Mission

Alberta Wildfires

Phase 1: Immediate Response

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, with many still uncertain of the state of their community, businesses, and homes. Early reports state that the city has lost over 50% of its buildings, with 1/3 of the city being completely destroyed. The GEM team is on the ground in Alberta, working with local experts, to reach those most affected by the fires and offer financial support.

Recent Missions

Floods
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
Floods
2024
Poland
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.
Hurricanes
2024
United States
Hurricane Debby made landfall August 5th in Florida, USA. Hundreds of thousands of residents are without power and directly at risk for major storm surges and flooding. The GEM team has deployed from its Headquarters to offer critical supplies during and after this storm.