Oklahoma Baptist DR Teams in Guam, Headed to Florida
Posted by Bob Nigh -- A team of five Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers arrived in the Pacific island of Guam on Sept. 17 to help do clean-up, repair and rebuilding following Typhoon Mawar. Other state DR teams are being formed to travel to Florida in...
DR Crews on the Job After Powerful Winds Strike in Hennessey, Owasso
Post by Bob Nigh -- Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) debris removal crews responded quickly after severe thunderstorms and damaging winds knocked out power and scattered debris overnight in at least two areas of central and northern Oklahoma Aug. 13-14. DR crews...
DR Teams Continue Work in Tulsa Area
As of July 5, Oklahoma Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers—supported by volunteers from several other states—had completed 258 work orders which resulted from late June tornado/storm damage across the northern section of the state. “We moved our Command Center from...
OBDR Volunteers Spring Into Action After Weekend Storms
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (OBDR) volunteers began providing meals to approximately 150 Laverne area residents on Mon., June 19 following damage sustained in the Harper County town from a severe storm on June 17. “We set up at Laverne, First, and are serving...
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief offers help after severe storms
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers jumped into action following storms that raced across the state on June 17. There is widespread damage from the tornadoes and strong straight-line winds. “Our desire is to bring help, hope and healing to individuals...
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief Sees Professions of Faith, Amid Ongoing Relief Work
SHAWNEE—Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) continues to do work on multiple fronts. According to Jason Yarbrough, state director for DR, relief work continues after wildfires and a series of tornadoes and severe storms in Oklahoma. “We are seeking to provide the...
DR Serves OBU and Other OK Areas Affected by April 19 Tornadoes
SHAWNEE—Eight confirmed tornadoes slashed across Oklahoma’s midsection the evening of Wed., April 19, inflicting major damage to structures at Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) and to other sections of Shawnee. Those twisters were among at least 15 tornadoes reported...
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief Serving at OBU, Other Areas After Tornadoes
SHAWNEE—In the wake of severe tornado damage at Oklahoma Baptist University on the evening of April 19, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) was already on the ground assessing damage and seeking to help by the following morning. Jason Yarbrough, state director for...
DR Volunteers Help OKC Homeowner Whose Home Was ‘Reduced to Ashes’
With Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers busily preparing to minister to storm victims in Little Rock, Ark. on Mon. morning, April 3, other state DR volunteers were working closer to home, assisting homeowners who lost homes and other property as a result...
Oklahoma Baptist DR respond to Okla. wildfires, Ark. tornadoes
Wildfires spread quickly in north Oklahoma City, Edmond and Guthrie on Friday, March 31 causing many to lose their homes. Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) supported first responders providing meals on Friday and today, April 1. State DR Director Jason Yarbrough...