Oklahoma Disaster Relief
The Disaster Relief office is receiving an overwhelming number of calls and emails regarding the tornadoes that have impacted Oklahoma and the Midwest. It is a blessing to know that […]
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North Alabama Tornado Activity
Just spoke with Robert Fullerton. He has informed me that news agencies and EMA have reported a tornado on the ground with debris indicating possible structural damage. The tornado is […]
4/11 Storm Update 2
Alabama D/R Volunteers have once again responded with teams moving into communities at daylight this morning. Pickens Association is assisting with debris removal along a 10 mile stretch of County […]
4/11 Storm Update
Reports from last evening’s storms indicate damage in Pickens County. At this point I do not know to what extent. District 9 teams are responding this morning and I have […]
North Alabama Damage Update
Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief Strategist Mel Johnson is reporting that roads for some areas areas are still being cleared to gain access. Teams in St. Clair and Calhoun are engaged […]
North Alabama Response
Alabama is currently serving Marshall, DeKalb, Jackson, Etowah St. Clair, Calhoun, and Jackson counties with ten chainsaw crews and assessment personnel. Operational Stress First Aid chaplains are serving homeowners in […]
North Alabama Response Update
We currently have 14 chainsaw crews working in 10 associations. Ron Warren, State Chainsaw Coordinator has directed Alabama’s chainsaw response effort. Damage is sparsely scattered across the central to northern […]
North Alabama Damage
Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief strategist Mel Johnson has received multiple reports of damage from North Alabama. As of March 18, 6:00 p.m., our personnel cannot deploy to assess due to significant […]
Mobile Area Tornado Damage
Please be advised of reported tornado damage in the Mobile area resulting from this morning’s early AM storms. I have been in contact with Thomas Wright regarding this issue. Initial […]
Pray for Connecticut
I urge Alabama Baptist to join our churches and chaplains ministering in Connecticut by praying for the families suffering loss in the wake of Friday’s tragedy. Pray also for the […]