Billy Graham Rapid Response Team deploys to Bertie County, North Carolina, after Hurricane Isaias
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About the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT)
The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team was developed by Franklin Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association following the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. It has since grown into an international network of chaplains in the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia who are specifically trained to deal with crisis situations. They have deployed to more than 800 disaster sites across the globe, including shootings, floods, hurricanes, wildfires and tornadoes.
Media Contact Information
| Lisa Moseley (704) 401-2116 lmoseley@bgea.org | Erik Ogren (704) 577-2109 eogren@bgea.org |
Current Deployments
See resources available for each active deployment.
Recent Deployments
Recent Press Releases
Hurricane Helene: Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains deploy to multiple locations across the southeastern United States
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 29, 2024 – Following the historically devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is deploying crisis-trained chaplains to multiple areas across the southeastern United States. A Category 4 storm, Helene slammed into Florida on Thursday night before moving into Georgia, the Carolinas, and beyond. MORE…
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Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains deploy to Northern California following the Park Fire
COHASSET, Calif., Sept. 18, 2024 – The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is deploying to Northern California following the extensive impact of the Park Fire in Butte and Tehama counties. The fire, which is now 99% contained, burned approximately 430,000 acres, claiming more than 250 homes. MORE…
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Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains deploy to Thibodaux, Louisiana, following flooding from Hurricane Francine
THIBODAUX, La., Sept. 13, 2024 – The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is deploying to Thibodaux, Louisiana, after Hurricane Francine hit the area as a Category 2 storm. More than two dozen people had to be rescued in Lafourche Parish as rising flood waters inundated the region. MORE…
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Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains deploy to Winder, Georgia, after mass shooting at Apalachee High School
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 4, 2024 – Crisis-trained chaplains with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) are deploying to Winder, Georgia, approximately 40 minutes northeast of Atlanta, following a mass shooting at Apalachee High School. At this time, news reports indicate that four people have been killed, with several more injured. The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office reported that the shooter is in custody. MORE…
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Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains deploy to Sarasota, Florida, following flooding from Hurricane Debby
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 16, 2024 – The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is deploying to Sarasota, Florida, after the area received between 12-20 inches of rain from Hurricane Debby. Coastal storm surge also contributed to flooding and damage to homes. MORE…
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Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains deploy to Savannah, Georgia, following Hurricane Debby
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 12, 2024 – The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is deploying to Savannah, Georgia, after the area received between 20-30 inches of rain from Hurricane Debby. Subsequent dam breaches have caused widespread flooding and damage to homes. MORE…
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Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains deploy to Marion, Virginia, following officer-involved shooting
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 11, 2024 – The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team is deploying to Marion, Virginia, after two deputies with the Smyth County Sheriff’s Office were shot following a traffic stop on Friday, Aug. 9. One officer was killed in the line of duty and the other was transported and released from the hospital. MORE…
Media Opportunities
Interviews with:
- Josh Holland, international director of the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team
Additional Details:
- Photos from previous BG-RRT deployments are also available. For additional images, contact Lisa Moseley or Erik Ogren.
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Stories from BillyGraham.org
- The Cove Serves as Hub for Hurricane Relief Activity in Western NC
- Will Graham on Processing Grief After Helene [VIDEO]
- Chaplains Offer a ‘Shoulder to Lean on’ in Western NC [VIDEO]
- ‘They’re Our Voice for the Lord Jesus Christ in the Midst of This Storm’ [VIDEO]
- ‘God Is Good, Even in the Storms’
- Chaplains Minister to Savannah Residents After Hurricane Debby
- Bringing Comfort to Sarasota, FL, After Deadly Hurricane Debby
- Chaplains Respond After ‘Historic’ Flooding in Georgia
- Chaplains Respond After Virginia Deputy Is Killed
- Chaplains Deploying in the Aftermath of Hurricane Beryl
- ‘War Is Absolute Evil’: Ukrainian Chaplains’ Story [AUDIO]
- Crisis-Trained Chaplains Honor Fallen Hometown Officer (video)
- Charlotte Chaplains Draw From Law Enforcement Career to Comfort Officers
- Gospel Opportunities at Billy Graham’s Gravesite
