Katastrofehjælp
GEM er dedikeret til at yde øjeblikkelig hjælp til regioner, der er ramt af naturkatastrofer. Når en katastrofe indtræffer, mobiliserer vi vores ressourcer og er på stedet inden for 48 timer for at hjælpe de berørte. Der er to faser i vores Disaster Recovery-søjle: øjeblikkelig respons og langsigtet assistance. I den første fase arbejder GEM på at flytte humanitær hjælp og forsyninger i stor skala til dem, der er uden ressourcer. Denne hjælp varierer afhængigt af de forskellige katastrofer, men kommer generelt i form af mad, vand, hygiejneartikler og midlertidigt husly. Efterhånden som indsatsen skrider frem til den næste fase med langsigtet hjælp, vil GEM være på stedet og hjælpe med genopbygningsartikler, husholdningsartikler, rengørings- og byggematerialer og meget mere. Alle disse indsatser sker i samarbejde med lokale partnere, myndigheder og beboere for bedst muligt at stabilisere og genoplive samfundet.
Tragedie
2025
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.
Tornadoer
2025
USA
On March 15, multiple heavy tornadoes struck down in Missouri. These extreme storms took the lives of many and caused severe destructions across many communities. The GEM team responded immediately to Bakersfield and surrounding communities, and are on the ground now.
Oversvømmelser
2025
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.
Brande
2025
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.
Brande
2025
USA
Early January 7th, the Santa Ana winds sparked wildfires throughout many areas of LA County. Most devastating have been the Palisades and Eaton Fires, destroying thousands of acres of land and thousands of homes & structures.
Oversvømmelser
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.
Orkaner
2024
USA
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm, causing significant damage over many states on it’s path. North Carolina & Florida faced the most severe destruction, with billions of dollars of damage having been recorded.
Orkaner
2024
USA
On September 11th, Hurricane Francine made landfall in southern Louisiana as a category 2 hurricane. New Orleans was hit with a month’s worth of rain in just one day, causing significant flooding. The hurricane intensified rapidly before making landfall.
Orkaner
2024
USA
Hurricane Debby made landfall August 5th in Florida, USA. Hundreds of thousands of residents went without power and were directly at risk for major storm surges and flooding.
Brande
2024
Bulgaria
In July 2024, Bulgaria faced the threat of about 40 wildfires around the country, with more areas being affected and evacuated every day. The GEM Europe team deployed from their Polish warehouse, bringing supplies for first responders & evacuated residents.
Brande
2024
Canada
The Canadian province of Alberta has experienced 122 wildfires in 2024 already. As of late, the historic town of Jasper suffered tremendous damage from an out of control wildfire, burning over 79,000 acres. Thousands of residents were forced to evacuate.
Orkaner
2024
Caribien
GEM and its partners are on the ground distributing supplies for the aftermath of this major hurricane. Hurricane Beryl has affected the Caribbean significantly, with heavy destruction and damage across St. Vincent, Grenada, Jamaica, and other surrounding islands.
Oversvømmelser
2024
Brasilien
The GEM LATAM team responded in Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil to the recent extreme flooding in April & May 2024 . Over 1 million homes were without access to water, tens of thousands of people have been evacuated and placed in shelters, and countless more have been affected.
Brande
2024
USA
The Smokehouse Creek Wildfire was Texas’ 2nd largest fire it’s history. Multiple major fires that have burned hundreds of thousands of acres, prompting evacuation orders in several counties. GEM is providing pallets of disaster relief throughout the affected regions to assist all those affected.
Brande
2024
Chile
In February 2024, Chile experienced their worst disaster in over a decade. Severe forest fires devastated the Valparaiso region, having burnt nearly 64,000 acres and forcing thousands to evacuate.
Oversvømmelser
2024
USA
GEM is committed to an immediate and effective response to unexpected flooding across the USA in 2024. We stand ready to mobilize resources from our multiple branches, with an average response time of 24 hours.
Jordskælv
2024
Japan
On January 1st, a major 7.6 earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in Japan. This earthquake was the deadliest in Japan since 2016, taking the lives of hundreds and injuring many more
Brande
2024
Colombia
Colombia declared a disaster situation in January 2024 due to many wildfires raging across several parts of the country, as the president warned the conditions could get worse. One hundred and seventy four municipalities in the country were affected.
Tornadoer
2024
USA
Early January 2024 tornadoes tore through the Florida Panhandle, causing extensive damages to homes, boats, and businesses in many communities. The GEM team deployed from their Miami HQ with a truck of aid to assist those who were affected.
Jordskælv
2023
Iceland
On November 16th, the GEM Europe team arrived in Iceland to support evacuees, and in anticipation for future volcanic activity. Since late October, Iceland has recorded over 20,000 earthquakes, with as many as 800 in a single day.
Jordskælv
2023
Nepal
A large 6.4 earthquake devastated Nepal on November 3rd, collapsing homes and destroying the remote region that it most affected. Over 150 people have lost their lives, and hospitals are at capacity with those injured.
Orkaner
2023
Mexico
Acapulco, Mexico was devastated by a Category 5 hurricane on October 25th. The storms caused flooding, extreme structural damage, road destruction, affecting over 2 million people.
Jordskælv
2023
Afghanistan
In response to the Herat earthquake, and the string of smaller quakes since, the GEM MENA team deployed to Afghanistan to provide humanitarian aid to those affected.
Oversvømmelser
2023
Libia
GEM MENA loaded a military ship in Izmir, Turkey with vital supplies for those affected by the recent flooding
Jordskælv
2023
Morocco
In response to Morocco’s devastating 6.8 earthquake on September 8th, the GEM MENA and GEM Europe teams deployed to Marrakesh, the Atlas mountainous regions, and the surrounding communities offering immediate assistance.
Orkaner
2023
USA
The GEM team was immediately on the ground after Idalia’s impact in August 2023. Trucks of aid were deployed, and the team distributed critical, large-scale supplies to Hurricane Idalia’s most affected zones in the Florida area.
Brande
2023
USA
The GEM team worked alongside the HARP team, offering resources & critical support to all those affected by the recent Oregon Road Fire, in Elk, Washington. BStrong cash cards were also given out to affected community members.
Orkaner
2023
USA
Hurricane Hilary made landfall in Baja California, Mexico on August 20th, bringing in extremely heavy rains. The flooding resulting from this rain destroyed roads and damaged infrastructure
Brande
2023
USA
The Lahaina fires in August 2023 completely devastated the Lahaina community on Maui, displacing thousands and taking the lives of over 100 people. The strong winds and dry conditions spread the fire rapidly through the historic neighborhood.
Brande
2023
Grækenland
In July 2023, our GEM Europe team deployed to Greece, responding to the 90 active fires within the country. In coordination with local and foreign first responders, we worked to reach the most affected communities and distribute supplies.
Oversvømmelser
2023
USA
GEM is prepositioned to immediately deploy to flooding disasters in the United States throughout the year. We will be distributing trucks of Family Necessity Kits, water, hygiene, mattresses, and more to the regions affected.
Oversvømmelser
2023
Italien
Emilia-Romagna-regionen i Norditalien oplevede halvdelen af sin årlige nedbørsmængde i løbet af 36 timer, hvilket ødelagde mange byer. Titusinder af mennesker er blevet evakueret.
Cyklon
2023
Malawi
Cyklonen Freddy varede i 5 uger, hvilket gør den til den længstvarende tropiske cyklon, der nogensinde er registreret. Da den endelig gik i land, blev Malawi i Afrika ramt af katastrofale oversvømmelser, som havde alvorlige konsekvenser for den lokale befolkning.
Tornadoer
2023
USA
Fra den 25. marts i Mississippi og Alabama blev USA ramt af snesevis af tornadoer i flere stater. Mange har mistet livet, og hundredvis af andre er blevet hårdt ramt af de store skader.
Jordskælv
2023
Tyrkiet
A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Southern Turkey and Syria early February 6th, with more following. Over 56,000 people lost their lives, and displaced 3 million people.
Oversvømmelser
2023
USA
Ekstrem regn i hele Californien har betydet, at over 8 millioner indbyggere er under oversvømmelsesberedskab. Efter at mange områder i staten har modtaget over halvdelen af deres årlige nedbørsmængde siden den 26. december, var oversvømmelser, mudderskred og ekstreme vindstød en risiko, som man stod over for.
Jordskælv
2022
Indonesien
Den 21. november blev øen Java ramt af et kraftigt jordskælv. Katastrofen, der havde en styrke på 6,9, ramte nær den store by Cianjur og ødelagde tusindvis af bygninger og forårsagede kraftige jordskred.
Orkaner
2022
Bahamas
Den 10. november 2022 gik den tropiske storm Nicole i land som en kategori 1-orkan langs Floridas østkyst lige syd for Vero Beach. Vores team reagerede straks efter stormen, forberedt og klar til at yde den nødvendige hjælp.
Orkaner
2022
Caribien
Orkanen Lisa blev kraftigere i de caribiske farvande og gik i land i Belize i det nordlige Guatemala. GEM reagerede straks ved at indsætte et hold og sende containere.
Orkaner
2022
USA
Den 24. september 2022 forårsagede CAT4-orkan Ian katastrofale skader langs Floridas sydvestlige kyst og efterlod tusindvis af overlevende, der blev ødelagt.GEM Bstrong har i samarbejde med Dade County udsendt hold, lastet lastbiler og etableret partnerskaber i de berørte områder.
Orkaner
2022
Caribien
Den 18. september 2022 forårsagede orkanen Fiona katastrofale oversvømmelser og strømafbrydelser i forskellige kommuner i Puerto Rico. GEM BStrong har sammen med vores mangeårige partner #Yonomequito været på stedet for at levere familie nødhjælpskits og vand.
Oversvømmelser
2022
Pakistan
Den 14. juni 2022 udløste monsunregnen de alvorligste oversvømmelser i Pakistans nyere historie. Over en tredjedel af Pakistan stod under vand; titusindvis af millioner af indbyggere er blevet ramt, og hundredtusindvis af mennesker er blevet fordrevet fra deres hjem.
Brande
2022
USA
I slutningen af juli brændte Oak Fire og McKinney Fire i hele Californien med hundredvis af ødelagte bygninger og mindst fire dødsfald i forbindelse med brandene.
Oversvømmelser
2022
USA
Severe flooding across eastern Kentucky and Missouri caused dozens of deaths. Homes destroyed and roads washed out, leaving communities isolated. GEM deployed to support these communities.
Brande
2022
Europa
Det samlede antal skovbrande i EU siden begyndelsen af 2022 er næsten fire gange så stort som 15-årsgennemsnittet for samme periode.
Brande
2022
USA
Over 1.000 brandmænd, der blev støttet af bulldozere og fly, kæmpede lørdag mod den største aktive naturbrand i USA, efter at kraftig vind havde presset den over nogle af begrænsningslinjerne.
Tornadoer
2022
USA
Den 29. april skabte en tornado, der beskadigede mere end 1.000 bygninger i det sydlige Kansas, vindstød på op til 266 km/t og skar en ødelæggelsesbane på næsten 21 km.
