DR Update – Oklahoma Storms
The second wave of rain that swept across Oklahoma Saturday night into the early hours of Sunday morning, brought more than just rain. Numerous tornadoes and/or strong wind events caused damage from Duncan to Newcastle to SE OKC to Choctaw to Wellston. Oklahoma...
Amid Southern Baptist Response to Hurricane Helene, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief Meeting Physical, Spiritual Needs
The damage caused by recent hurricanes, including Hurricane Helene, has been of historic proportions. Amid the tragedy, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) teams from numerous states have been stepping in to provide help and hope. In connection with all SBDR...
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief Helping Hurricane Helene Relief
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) teams have finished work in Louisiana from Hurricane Francine and are now heading East to help with response to Hurricane Helene. DR teams are traveling to North Carolina to help run and operate a recovery site in the Black...
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief Update – Oct. 3, 2024
MORGAN CITY, La. -- Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) continues to work in Morgan City, LA following the devastation caused by Hurricane Francine. In total, there have been 410 workorders, 65 gospel conversations, 7 professions of faith, 800 contacts made and 30...
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief Still Serving After Hurricane Francine; Poised to Join Hurricane Helene Response
MORGAN CITY, La.—Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers continue to serve storm victims in the aftermath of Hurricane Francine. Over the past few weeks since Francine caused widespread damage, volunteers have cleared debris, prepared meals, offered showers...
Oklahoma Baptist DR Serving as ‘Hands and Feet of Jesus’ Amid Hurricane Recovery in Louisiana
MORGAN CITY, La.—In the aftermath of Hurricane Francine, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers are serving storm victims in numerous ways, including mud-out, preparing meals, offering showers and laundry service and more. Jason Yarbrough, Oklahoma Baptists’...
Oklahoma DR units will head to La. in response to Hurricane Francine
Oklahoma Southern Baptist disaster relief volunteers are departing Friday morning to establish and operate a recovery site at First Baptist Church in Morgan City, La., following the landfall of Hurricane Francine on Sept. 11. Jason Yarbrough, Oklahoma Baptists’...
Disaster Relief Responds to Flooding in Oklahoma Panhandle
Oklahoma Disaster Relief Volunteers have been busy this year thanks to the weather that has brought the need for fire, wind and rain responses. Since April 28, there have been DR volunteers serving Oklahomans impacted by tornado damage. Chainsaw teams continue to work...
Disaster Relief Provides New Apartment for Elderly
Earlier this year, a large outbreak of wildfires devastated western Oklahoma. According to oklahoma.gov, approximately 152,294 acres of land were burned. Many lost their homes and property to the fires. One of these homeowners was an elderly gentleman named Jerry...
DR teams spring into action again
Oklahoma Baptists Disaster Relief has activated volunteer teams in response to the rash of severe storms and tornadoes that have been decimating communities across the state over the past several weeks. “Once again, we have the opportunity to be the hands and...