Current Status: stand down

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.

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]