On March 14, severe wind weather and devastating wildfires swept through many areas of the state leaving significant damage and burned homes and other structure
By the next morning, volunteers with Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief were already bringing hope and help to the situation.
Jason Yarbrough, state director of Oklahoma Baptist DR said, “while the winds have calmed down today, there is significant damage across our state from yesterday and some fires are still burning or new ones have started today.”
Yarbrough said Oklahoma Baptist DR feeding teams are already activated and preparing meals.
“We are currently working to set up a feeding site in Stillwater to serve at the shelters in Stillwater, Guthrie and Pawnee,” he said.
Unlike other weather damage, fire damage requires a different response as there are still hot spots.
“We can’t start our clean up efforts on a property for several days due the ashes remaining too hot to handle and getting the guidelines from the state/county/city officials,” he said. “But like any disaster, we will be there for Oklahomans impacted by the disasters, trying to provide help, healing and hope—the hope that only Jesus can give.”
For future updates or to make a tax-deductible donation to Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief, visit https://www.okdisasterhelp.org/donate/
