On May 3, many Arkansans experienced the severe thunderstorms which marched across the state. As of this morning, Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief has identified damage in Sebastian, Crawford, Hempstead, and Lawrence counties. Some of these areas will not have electricity restored for five days. Assessors are in these areas evaluating the damage and preparing for incoming teams. We will have several of our recovery, feeding, and shower/laundry units helping home owners in the recovery process.
Pray for the survivors, volunteers, and first responders in the area as they work towards recovery.
UPDATE Hurricane/Tropical Storm Laura moved through Texas/Louisiana early Thursday morning and Arkansas mid-day. Storm reports are widespread across the three states. On the coast of
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