2022 Mission

Uvalde School Shooting

Summary Stats

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In Bstrong cash cards to each family

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Total amount distributed

Phase 1:

Disaster Relief

Federal, state, local and community agencies opened the Family Assistance Center (FAC) at the Uvalde County Fairplex to address immediate needs of those affected by the crisis at Robb Elementary School. Setup alongside the 38^th Judicial District Attorney’s office, G.E.M. Bstrong distributed $5000 cash cards directly to each of the 21 families who suffered a loss from this tragedy.

Featured Missions

Earthquakes

2023

Kahramanmaras Earthquake

Turkey

A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Southern Turkey and Syria early February 6th. Thousands are expected to have lost their lives, with countless more injured.

Fires

2023

Miami Gardens Apartment Fire

United States

On January 28, a 75 unit apartment complex in Miami Gardens suffered major devastation due to a fire. More than half the units are completely destroyed, with the remainder being inhabitable due to extreme fire, smoke, and water damage.

Floods

2023

California Floods

United States

Extreme rain throughout California left over 8 million residents under flood watch. After many areas of the state received over half their annual rainfall since just December 26th, flooding, mudslides, and extreme winds were all risks being faced.

Earthquakes

2022

Indonesia Earthquake

Indonesia

On November 21st, on the Java island, a powerful earthquake struck. The 6.9 magnitude disaster hit near the major city of Cianjur, destroying thousands of buildings and causing heavy landslides.

Hurricanes

2022

Hurricane Lisa

Caribbean

Hurricane Lisa intensified into the Caribbean waters, and made landfall in Belize in northern Guatemala. GEM responded immediately by deploying a team & sending containers.

Hurricanes

2022

Hurricane Ian

United States

On September 24, 2022 CAT4 Hurricane Ian caused catastrophic damage along the SW coast of Florida leaving thousands of survivors devasted.GEM Bstrong, in partnership with Dade County, deployed teams, loaded trucks and established partnerships in the areas affected.

Hurricanes

2022

Hurricane Fiona

Caribbean

On September 18,2022, Hurricane Fiona causing catastrophic flooding and power outages in various municipalities in Puerto Rico. GEM BStrong, alongside our longtime partner #Yonomequito, have been on the ground providing family necessity kits and water.

Floods

2022

Pakistan Floods

Pakistan

On June 14 2022, monsoon rains triggered the most severe flooding in Pakistan’s recent history. Over one third of Pakistan was under water; tens of millions of residents have been affected, and hundreds of thousands have been displaced from their homes.

Fires

2022

California Fires

United States

In late July, with 100’s of structures destroyed and at least four-related deaths the Oak Fire and McKinney Fire burn throughout California.

Floods

2022

Southeast US Floods

United States

Severe flooding across eastern Kentucky caused 40 deaths. Homes destroyed and roads washed out, leaving communities isolated.

Fires

2022

European Fires

Europe

The total number of wildfires in the European Union since the beginning of 2022 is almost four times the 15-year average for the same time period.

Tragedy

2022