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GEM 2023  Mission

California Floods

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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.

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Floods
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Nepal-Tibet Flash Flood

Nepal
Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) is mobilizing an international humanitarian response in Nepal, building on the experience of GEM Asia teams that have operated in the country for previous earthquakes.
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Earthquakes
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Indonesia Earthquake 2026

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GEM Europe, in partnership with the Royal Caribbean Group, has mobilized and is responding to the 7.7 magnitude quake off Indonesia’s coast. Dozens of people have lost their lives, hundreds of buildings have been damaged, and critical infrastructure has been impacted.
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Hurricanes
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Hawaiian Hurricanes

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In August and September, the islands of Hawaii were impacted by both Hurricane Lala and Hurricane Lowell’s impacts. As both storms approached the Hawaiian Islands, Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) was on the ground and ready to respond.
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Earthquakes
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Colombia Earthquake

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On August 10th, a 7.4 magnitude quake struck the Western region of Colombia, causing immediate damage and destruction across many areas. The GEM team has already deployed to the area.
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Fires
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Washington State Wildfires

United States
Spokane County, Washington is presently being affected by its largest natural disaster in history with the Old Trails, Fairview, and Autumn Lane Fires destroying thousands of acres of land.
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Earthquakes
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Venezuela Earthquakes

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Earthquakes
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Philippines Earthquake 2026

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Lebanon Crisis

The GEM MENA team, alongside our partners HCI & ONSUR, is presently on the ground in Tyre (Soor), Lebanon supporting displaced families and individuals. The ongoing conflict and crisis in Lebanon has left roughly 80% of the population in poverty.
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Tornadoes
2026

Oklahoma Tornado

GEM is presently on the ground in Enid, Oklahoma where a massive tornado destroyed over 40 homes and tore through neighbourhoods. Considered the strongest tornado of the year, so far, the storm has caused disruptions to power and water systems and to the Vance Air Force Base.
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