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Brande
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
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.
Oversvømmelser
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.
Orkaner
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
USA
California’s biggest fire of the year is had caused extreme devastation throughout Butte, Plumas, Shasta, and Tehama County. The fire had burned more than the entire size of Los Angeles, destroying hundreds of homes and businesses.
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
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
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
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.
2023
Israel
GEM Bstrong has embarked on a mission to provide immediate relief to families affected by the recent events in Israel and Gaza.
Over 100,000 refugees fled from the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, travelling for days in cold temperatures with just the bare minimum they were able to take with them. GEM deployed to Armenia to distribute humanitarian aid to these individuals, during this crisis.
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.
Konflikter
Den 6. juni blev Nova Kakhovka-dæmningen i Kherson-regionen angrebet af fjenden. Denne dæmning har en vandmængde på 18.000.000 m³, og ødelæggelsen har i sidste ende medført, at vandet har haft en alvorlig indvirkning på de omkringliggende 80 bosættelser.
Konflikter
2023
Sudan
GEM dispatched to respond to the ongoing and critical crisis in Sudan. This specialized team, led by a former Green Beret, distributed aid at refugee camps in 3 different regions within Sudan, where hundreds of thousands of people reside.
Oversvømmelser
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
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.
Brande
Den 28. januar blev et lejlighedskompleks med 75 lejligheder i Miami Gardens ødelagt af en brand. Mere end halvdelen af boligerne er fuldstændig ødelagt, mens resten er ubeboelige på grund af ekstreme brand-, røg- og vandskader.
Oversvømmelser
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
jordskælvsikon
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
orkan Ikon
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
orkan Ikon
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
orkan Ikon
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
orkan Ikon
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
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
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
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.