Soccorso in caso di disastri
GEM si impegna a fornire assistenza immediata alle regioni colpite da disastri naturali. Quando una catastrofe colpisce, mobilitiamo le nostre risorse preposizionate e siamo sul posto entro 48 ore per aiutare le persone colpite. Il nostro pilastro Disaster Recovery prevede due fasi: risposta immediata e assistenza a lungo termine. Nella prima fase, GEM lavora per trasferire aiuti umanitari e forniture su larga scala a coloro che sono privi di risorse. Questi aiuti variano in base ai diversi disastri, ma in genere si presentano sotto forma di cibo, acqua, forniture igieniche e ripari temporanei. Man mano che la risposta procede verso la fase successiva di assistenza a lungo termine, GEM sarà presente sul campo per fornire assistenza con forniture per la ricostruzione, beni per la casa, materiali per la pulizia e la costruzione e altro ancora. Tutti questi sforzi vengono compiuti in collaborazione con i partner locali, i governi e i residenti, al fine di stabilizzare e rinvigorire al meglio la comunità.
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.
Tornado
2025
Stati Uniti
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.
Alluvioni
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.
Incendi
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.
Incendi
2025
Stati Uniti
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.
Alluvioni
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.
Hurricanes
2024
Stati Uniti
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.
Hurricanes
2024
Stati Uniti
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.
Hurricanes
2024
Stati Uniti
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.
Incendi
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.
Incendi
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.
Hurricanes
2024
Caraibi
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.
Alluvioni
2024
Brasile
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.
Incendi
2024
Stati Uniti
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.
Incendi
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.
Alluvioni
2024
Stati Uniti
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.
Terremoti
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
Incendi
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.
Tornado
2024
Stati Uniti
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.
Terremoti
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.
Terremoti
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.
Hurricanes
2023
Messico
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.
Terremoti
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.
Alluvioni
2023
Libia
GEM MENA loaded a military ship in Izmir, Turkey with vital supplies for those affected by the recent flooding
Terremoti
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.
Hurricanes
2023
Stati Uniti
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.
Incendi
2023
Stati Uniti
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.
Hurricanes
2023
Stati Uniti
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
Incendi
2023
Stati Uniti
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.
Incendi
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.
Alluvioni
2023
Stati Uniti
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.
Alluvioni
2023
Italia
La regione dell'Emilia-Romagna, nel Nord Italia, ha registrato la metà delle precipitazioni annuali nell'arco di 36 ore, devastando molte città. Decine di migliaia di persone sono state evacuate.
Ciclone
2023
Malawi
Il ciclone Freddy è durato 5 settimane, diventando il ciclone tropicale di più lunga durata mai registrato. Quando alla fine è atterrato, il Malawi, in Africa, è stato colpito da inondazioni catastrofiche che hanno avuto un grave impatto sulla popolazione locale.
Tornado
2023
Stati Uniti
A partire dal 25 marzo in Mississippi e Alabama, gli Stati Uniti hanno visto decine di tornado abbattersi in diversi Stati. Molti hanno perso la vita e centinaia di altri sono stati gravemente colpiti dai danni ingenti.
Terremoti
2023
Turchia
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.
Alluvioni
2023
Stati Uniti
Le piogge estreme in tutta la California hanno lasciato oltre 8 milioni di residenti sotto osservazione per le inondazioni. Dopo che molte aree dello Stato hanno ricevuto più della metà delle precipitazioni annuali solo dal 26 dicembre, inondazioni, smottamenti e venti estremi erano tutti rischi da affrontare.
Terremoti
2022
Indonesia
Il 21 novembre, sull'isola di Giava, si è verificato un potente terremoto. Il disastro, di magnitudo 6,9, ha colpito la città di Cianjur, distruggendo migliaia di edifici e causando pesanti frane.
Hurricanes
2022
Bahamas
Il 10 novembre 2022 la tempesta tropicale Nicole ha toccato terra come uragano di categoria 1 lungo la costa orientale della Florida, a sud di Vero Beach. Il nostro team è intervenuto immediatamente dopo la tempesta, preparato e pronto a fornire qualsiasi assistenza necessaria.
Hurricanes
2022
Caraibi
L'uragano Lisa si è intensificato nelle acque dei Caraibi e ha toccato terra in Belize, nel nord del Guatemala. GEM ha risposto immediatamente dispiegando una squadra e inviando container.
Hurricanes
2022
Stati Uniti
Il 24 settembre 2022 l'uragano Ian, di categoria 4, ha causato danni catastrofici lungo la costa meridionale della Florida, lasciando migliaia di sopravvissuti devastati. GEM Bstrong, in collaborazione con la Contea di Dade, ha dispiegato squadre, caricato camion e stabilito collaborazioni nelle aree colpite.
Hurricanes
2022
Caraibi
Il 18 settembre 2022, l'uragano Fiona ha causato inondazioni catastrofiche e interruzioni di corrente in diversi comuni di Porto Rico. GEM BStrong, insieme al nostro partner di lunga data #Yonomequito, è stato sul posto per fornire kit di prima necessità per le famiglie e acqua.
Alluvioni
2022
Pakistan
Il 14 giugno 2022, le piogge monsoniche hanno provocato la più grave inondazione della storia recente del Pakistan. Più di un terzo del Pakistan è stato sommerso dalle acque; decine di milioni di residenti sono stati colpiti e centinaia di migliaia sono stati sfollati dalle loro case.
Incendi
2022
Stati Uniti
Alla fine di luglio, con 100 strutture distrutte e almeno quattro morti, l'Oak Fire e il McKinney Fire bruciano in tutta la California.
Alluvioni
2022
Stati Uniti
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.
Incendi
2022
Europa
Il numero totale di incendi nell'Unione Europea dall'inizio del 2022 è quasi quattro volte superiore alla media di 15 anni per lo stesso periodo.
Incendi
2022
Stati Uniti
Più di 1.000 vigili del fuoco sostenuti da bulldozer e aerei hanno combattuto il più grande incendio attivo negli Stati Uniti sabato dopo che i forti venti lo hanno spinto attraverso alcune linee di contenimento.
Tornado
2022
Stati Uniti
Il 29 aprile un tornado che ha danneggiato più di 1.000 edifici nel Kansas centro-meridionale ha generato venti fino a 165 mph (266 kph) e scavato un percorso di distruzione quasi 13 miglia (21 chilometri)
