Ayuda para catástrofes
GEM se dedica a prestar ayuda inmediata a las regiones afectadas por catástrofes naturales. Cuando se produce una catástrofe, movilizamos nuestros recursos preposicionados y estamos en la zona cero en menos de 48 horas para ayudar a los afectados. Nuestro pilar de recuperación de catástrofes consta de dos fases: respuesta inmediata y asistencia a largo plazo. En la primera fase, GEM trabaja para hacer llegar ayuda humanitaria y suministros a gran escala a quienes carecen de recursos. Esta ayuda varía en función de las distintas catástrofes, pero suele consistir en alimentos, agua, artículos de higiene y alojamiento temporal. A medida que la respuesta avanza hacia la siguiente fase de ayuda a largo plazo, GEM estará sobre el terreno ayudando con suministros de reconstrucción, enseres domésticos, materiales de limpieza y construcción, y mucho más. Todos estos esfuerzos se realizan en colaboración con socios locales, gobiernos y residentes para estabilizar y revitalizar la comunidad de la mejor manera posible.
Tragedia
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.
Tornados
2025
Estados Unidos
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.
Inundaciones
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.
Incendios
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.
Incendios
2025
Estados Unidos
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.
Inundaciones
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.
Huracanes
2024
Estados Unidos
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.
Huracanes
2024
Estados Unidos
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.
Huracanes
2024
Estados Unidos
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.
Incendios
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.
Incendios
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.
Huracanes
2024
Caribe
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.
Inundaciones
2024
Brasil
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.
Incendios
2024
Estados Unidos
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.
Incendios
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.
Inundaciones
2024
Estados Unidos
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.
Terremotos
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
Incendios
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.
Tornados
2024
Estados Unidos
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.
Terremotos
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.
Terremotos
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.
Huracanes
2023
México
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.
Terremotos
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.
Inundaciones
2023
Libia
GEM MENA loaded a military ship in Izmir, Turkey with vital supplies for those affected by the recent flooding
Terremotos
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.
Huracanes
2023
Estados Unidos
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.
Incendios
2023
Estados Unidos
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.
Huracanes
2023
Estados Unidos
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
Incendios
2023
Estados Unidos
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.
Incendios
2023
Grecia
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.
Inundaciones
2023
Estados Unidos
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.
Inundaciones
2023
Italia
La región de Emilia-Romaña, en el norte de Italia, registró la mitad de sus precipitaciones anuales en un lapso de 36 horas, devastando numerosas ciudades. Decenas de miles de personas han sido evacuadas.
Ciclón
2023
Malawi
El ciclón Freddy duró 5 semanas, convirtiéndose en el ciclón tropical de mayor duración jamás registrado. Cuando finalmente tocó tierra, Malawi (África) sufrió inundaciones catastróficas que afectaron gravemente a la población local.
Tornados
2023
Estados Unidos
A partir del 25 de marzo, en Mississippi y Alabama, decenas de tornados se abatieron sobre varios estados de Estados Unidos. Muchas personas perdieron la vida y cientos más sufrieron graves daños.
Terremotos
2023
Turquía
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.
Inundaciones
2023
Estados Unidos
Las lluvias extremas en California dejaron a más de 8 millones de residentes bajo alerta por inundaciones. Después de que muchas zonas del estado recibieran más de la mitad de sus precipitaciones anuales sólo desde el 26 de diciembre, las inundaciones, los corrimientos de tierra y los vientos extremos eran los riesgos a los que se enfrentaban.
Terremotos
2022
Indonesia
El 21 de noviembre, en la isla de Java, se produjo un fuerte terremoto. La catástrofe, de 6,9 grados, se produjo cerca de la importante ciudad de Cianjur, destruyendo miles de edificios y provocando fuertes corrimientos de tierra.
Huracanes
2022
Bahamas
El 10 de noviembre de 2022, la tormenta tropical Nicole tocó tierra como huracán de categoría 1 en la costa este de Florida, justo al sur de la playa de Vero. Nuestro equipo respondió inmediatamente después de la tormenta preparado y listo para desplegar cualquier ayuda que sea necesaria.
Huracanes
2022
Caribe
El huracán Lisa se intensificó en las aguas del Caribe y tocó tierra en Belice, en el norte de Guatemala. GEM respondió inmediatamente desplegando un equipo y enviando contenedores.
Huracanes
2022
Estados Unidos
El 24 de septiembre de 2022, el huracán Ian, de categoría CAT4, causó daños catastróficos a lo largo de la costa suroeste de Florida, dejando miles de supervivientes devastados.GEM Bstrong, en colaboración con el condado de Dade, desplegó equipos, cargó camiones y estableció asociaciones en las zonas afectadas.
Huracanes
2022
Caribe
El 18 de septiembre de 2022, el huracán Fiona causó inundaciones catastróficas y cortes de electricidad en varios municipios de Puerto Rico. GEM BStrong, junto con nuestro socio de larga data #Yonomequito, han estado en el terreno proporcionando kits de necesidad familiar y agua.
Inundaciones
2022
Pakistán
El 14 de junio de 2022, las lluvias monzónicas provocaron las inundaciones más graves de la historia reciente de Pakistán. Más de un tercio de Pakistán quedó bajo el agua; decenas de millones de residentes se han visto afectados y cientos de miles han sido desplazados de sus hogares.
Incendios
2022
Estados Unidos
A finales de julio, con cientos de estructuras destruidas y al menos cuatro muertes relacionadas, los incendios Oak Fire y McKinney Fire arden por toda California.
Inundaciones
2022
Estados Unidos
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.
Incendios
2022
Europa
El número total de incendios forestales en la Unión Europea desde principios de 2022 es casi cuatro veces superior a la media de los últimos 15 años para el mismo periodo de tiempo.
Incendios
2022
Estados Unidos
Más de 1.000 bomberos, apoyados por excavadoras y aviones, lucharon el sábado contra el mayor incendio forestal activo de Estados Unidos, después de que los fuertes vientos lo hicieran atravesar algunas líneas de contención.
Tornados
2022
Estados Unidos
El 29 de abril, un tornado que dañó más de 1.000 edificios en el centro-sur de Kansas generó vientos de hasta 165 mph (266 kph) y trazó una trayectoria de destrucción de casi 13 millas (21 kilómetros)
