GEM 2023  Mission

California Floods

GEM Mission Specific Press
KION
Donations for Pajaro victims getting prepped
KION
Donations for Pajaro victims getting prepped
KSBW
Free household items for Pajaro flood victims is coming soon
KSBW
Free household items for Pajaro flood victims is coming soon
ABC 30
Real Housewives star and local organizations give back to Tulare County flood victims
ABC 30
Real Housewives star and local organizations give back to Tulare County flood victims
Visalia Times Delta
Global Empowerment Mission, Rotary help thousands of Tulare flood victims
Visalia Times Delta
Global Empowerment Mission, Rotary help thousands of Tulare flood victims
Visalia Times Delta
Global Empowerment Mission, Rotary help thousands of Tulare flood victims
Visalia Times Delta
Global Empowerment Mission, Rotary help thousands of Tulare flood victims
ABC 30
Non-profits give back to Tulare County flood victims
ABC 30
Non-profits give back to Tulare County flood victims
KRCR
Magalia emergency shelter opens with help from local groups
KRCR
Magalia emergency shelter opens with help from local groups
KEYT
Hundreds affected by storm damage receive recovery supplies in SLO County
KEYT
Hundreds affected by storm damage receive recovery supplies in SLO County
KSBY
Global non-profit to distribute supplies for residents impacted by recent storms
KSBY
Global non-profit to distribute supplies for residents impacted by recent storms
San Luis Obispo Disaster Center handing out free supplies for those in need
San Luis Obispo Disaster Center handing out free supplies for those in need
Cal Coast News
Nonprofit providing food, supplies to SLO County disaster victims
Cal Coast News
Nonprofit providing food, supplies to SLO County disaster victims
Los Angles Times
Storms ravaged this California town. Here’s what happened to those who refused to evacuate
Los Angles Times
Storms ravaged this California town. Here’s what happened to those who refused to evacuate
The Pajaronian
Disaster relief center opens at Ramsay Park in wake of storms
The Pajaronian
Disaster relief center opens at Ramsay Park in wake of storms

Phase 1: Disaster Relief

Extreme rain throughout California left over 8 million residents under flood watch. After many areas of the state received over half their annual rainfall since just December 26th, flooding, mudslides, and extreme winds were all risks being faced. Thousands have been affected by the extreme flooding, with many losing their homes, lives, and possessions. GEM USA West was positioned immediately to assist the communities affected in Northern California. A large-scale distribution took place, offering local residents new mattresses, household goods, and other necessities. We will continue to support residents through this next phase after the floods.

Recent Missions

Tragedy
2025
Myanmar
On March 28th, a massive 7.7 quake struck near Myanmar’s city of Mandalay, followed by a 6.4 aftershock. The effects of the quake has trapped hundreds of people inside destroyed buildings and rubble, with crews working to free stuck people.
Floods
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Argentina
On March 7th, Bahía Blanca and Cerri, Argentina were hit with over a year’s worth of rain in just eight hours. The heavy water quickly damaged roads, bridges, cars, housing, infrastructure, and the region. There have been 16 confirmed deaths, and still over 100 people missing.
Fires
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Guatemala
In San Juan Alotenango, Guatemala the Fuego Volcano was slowly erupting, spewing ash and lahar across neighbourhoods. Hundreds of residents have been evacuated from surrounding regions, as well as multiple school and road closures, with tens of thousands more evacuations expected.
Floods
2024
Spain
GEM Europe, in partnership with Goya Spain, is responding to the deadly flooding in Valencia, Spain. The floods have claimed the lives of dozens and caused severe destruction around the region. Already recorded as Spain’s worst disaster in the last 3 decades.
Floods
2024
Poland
Storm Boris has caused significant flooding across Europe in the past few days. In regions such as Czechia & Poland, this has been the worst disaster in decades. The storm has already taken many lives and has forced thousands of people from their houses.