Jonesboro Tornado: 3/29 Update
On Saturday evening, March 28, a tornado tore through the heart of Jonesboro, Arkansas injuring 22 people. Disaster Relief is responding.
Jonesboro Hit with Major Tornado
Jonesboro and surrounding areas were hit by a major tornado. Learn more.
Disaster Relief Training Update
With the Governor closing schools in Central Arkansas, we have decided to err on the side of caution and cancel the training at Mount Carmel (Cabot). We want to protect our volunteers and their families. Since we will have other training opportunities this year, we believe this is in the best interest of our volunteers. […]
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.
Update: Storms in Southeastern Arkansas
Widespread storms across the southeastern portion of the state have caused significant damage to homes in Monticello, Hamburg, Dermott, Lake Village, Jerome, and surrounding areas. With trees down across the region, Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief has sent volunteers to serve these communities. There are assessors and chaplains from across the state ready to evaluate the […]
Tornado Response
Tyronza, AR On Sunday, October 20, Tyronza, AR was struck by an EF-1 tornado affecting a large portion of the community. Eighty-four homes and businesses were damaged in its wake. Volunteers from Tri-county, Beckspur, Central Jonesboro and Corner’s Chapel responded the next day, providing chainsaw support for clean up efforts and food for those impacted […]
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: New Deployments in Southern Arkansas
On the evening of June 19 we had straight-line winds across the southern portion of the state. Your DR teams are stepping up in those communities that were impacted.
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: What Volunteers Have Accomplished So Far
DR volunteers have accomplished so much in the last 10 days. 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 […]