Jonesboro Hit with Major Tornado
Jonesboro and surrounding areas were hit by a major tornado. Learn more.
Two Elderly Women Pulled from Burning Home by Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief Volunteers
On Thursday, January 16th, Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers pulled two women from a burning building in Montrose, Arkansas.
Weekly Update: Another Big Week for Flood Recovery
There have been 34 days of deployment now, and ABSC Disaster Relief volunteers are continuing to put in long hours of flood recovery. Read on for all the details.
Weekly Update: Recovery Efforts Going Strong
DR volunteers have accomplished so much in the last 30 days. Read on for details.
Daily Update: Crisis at Camp Siloam
Additional straight-line winds caused damage at Camp Siloam this weekend. DR volunteers have deployed. Read on for details.
Daily Update: 3 Weeks In [Video]
Flood recovery efforts have now been underway for three weeks. Watch today’s video update for more information.
Daily Update: Disaster Relief Across State Lines
When disaster strikes, sometimes it’s an “all hands on deck” situation. Other teams have joined our efforts. Read on for details.
Daily Update: All Sites Now Operational
All of our Incident Management Sites are now operational across the state. Read on for the latest numbers.
Daily Update: New Incident Management Sites Coming Soon
We are continuing operations in Ft. Smith, with more incident management sites coming very soon. Read on for details.
Daily Update: Incident Management Sites in Ft. Smith, Pine Bluff
Operations have begun in Pine Bluff, and two more distribution centers to begin operation this weekend.
Daily Update: Teams Active in Ft. Smith, More Cities Coming Soon
Damage assessment in progress now, and Incident Command in operation. Read on for details.
Daily Update: Assessments Underway
Damage assessment in progress now, and Incident Command in operation. Read on for details.
Daily Update: Flood Recovery Efforts Active in Ft. Smith
Flood recovery in Ft. Smith is underway. Read on for more details.
Daily Update: New Training Video Available
UPDATE If you were unable to attend the Emergency Training this past weekend at Grand Avenue Baptist Church in Ft. Smith, the full video is now available. This video is very helpful if you have sustained any damage to your home or if you are considering volunteering. Click here to watch the video now. Another […]
Daily Update: River Status, Upcoming Deployment and New Training Opportunity
UPDATE Hundreds of residences have been damaged by the Arkansas River flooding, with many currently displaced from their homes. Currently, the river level is going down in Fort Smith and Van Buren. Yesterday and today it is forecast for the river to crest in Morrilton, Toad Suck, and Little Rock. Pine Bluff is projected to […]
Daily Update: Big Turnout at Weekend Training Events
This weekend’s training events drew great crowds. Read on for details.
Daily Update: New Service Opportunity in Ft. Smith
There is a new service opportunity for people in and around Ft. Smith who want to help with flood recovery efforts. Read on for details.
An Update from ABSC Executive Director Dr. J.D. “Sonny” Tucker (video)
Dr. Sonny Tucker breaks down the latest news and needs Disaster Relief has. Watch now.
Disaster Relief Flooding Update
We’ve seen flooding impacting Fort Smith already. Here’s how you can be serving, praying and giving.
Special Emergency Flood Training to be Held This Saturday
Arkansas Disaster Relief is a highly efficient ministry with more than 2,500 volunteers across a variety of relief disciplines. Flood damage is expected to be severe and recovery efforts will likely take several weeks. Because of the great flooding anticipated around the state, a special emergency training is being held this Saturday (June 1) at […]