Dec 26, 2015 | Deployments
Nine tornadoes were confirmed in Dallas and Collin counties on December 26, 2015. These storms left 11 dead and hundreds more without power and homes to return to. In the following days, the communities experienced extremely heavy rainfall and snow that furthered the...
Dec 25, 2015 | Deployments
On December 23, 2015, an EF4 tornado, which was one of multiple tornadoes in the area, hit northern Mississippi and southern Tennessee. With 170 mile per hour winds, the tornado left a path of destruction over 75 miles long. The outbreak of supercell thunderstorms...
Oct 1, 2015 | Deployments
From October 1 to 5, 2015, a historic flooding event affected North and South Carolina. This led to historic rainfall in the Charleston tri-county area. Flash flooding led to significant damage to numerous properties and roads, and many people had to be rescued by...
Jun 15, 2015 | Deployments
On June 22, 2015, a powerful summer storm including at least nine tornadoes tore through north to central Illinois. Coal City was hit by an EF3 twister with winds up to 160 miles per hour. Widespread damage impacted at least a quarter of Coal City’s residents: 55...
Jun 1, 2015 | Volunteer of the Year
John Wheeler, Operation BBQ Relief’s 2014 Rod Cramer Volunteer of the Year “It’s an honor to even be considered for volunteer of the year. It wouldn’t have been possible without the help of my family, friends and team members. Thanks to OBR for letting us be a part of...
