Hulp bij rampen
GEM is toegewijd aan het bieden van onmiddellijke hulp aan regio's die getroffen zijn door natuurrampen. Wanneer een ramp toeslaat, mobiliseren we onze voorgeprogrammeerde middelen en zijn we binnen 48 uur ter plaatse om de getroffenen te helpen. Er zijn twee fasen binnen onze pijler Rampenherstel: onmiddellijke respons en hulp op lange termijn. In de eerste fase brengt GEM grootschalige humanitaire hulp en voorraden naar de mensen die het zonder middelen moeten stellen. Deze hulp varieert per ramp, maar komt over het algemeen in de vorm van voedsel, water, hygiënische voorraden en tijdelijk onderdak. Naarmate de respons overgaat in de volgende fase van langdurige hulp, zal GEM ter plaatse zijn om te helpen met wederopbouwbenodigdheden, huisraad, schoonmaak- en bouwmaterialen en meer. Al deze inspanningen worden gedaan in samenwerking met lokale partners, overheden en bewoners om de gemeenschap zo goed mogelijk te stabiliseren en nieuw leven in te blazen.
Tragedie
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's
2025
Verenigde Staten
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.
Overstromingen
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.
Branden
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.
Branden
2025
Verenigde Staten
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.
Overstromingen
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
Verenigde Staten
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
Verenigde Staten
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
Verenigde Staten
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.
Branden
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.
Branden
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
Caribisch gebied
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.
Overstromingen
2024
Brazilië
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.
Branden
2024
Verenigde Staten
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.
Branden
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.
Overstromingen
2024
Verenigde Staten
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.
Aardbevingen
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
Branden
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's
2024
Verenigde Staten
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.
Aardbevingen
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.
Aardbevingen
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
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.
Aardbevingen
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.
Overstromingen
2023
Libia
GEM MENA loaded a military ship in Izmir, Turkey with vital supplies for those affected by the recent flooding
Aardbevingen
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
Verenigde Staten
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.
Branden
2023
Verenigde Staten
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
Verenigde Staten
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
Branden
2023
Verenigde Staten
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.
Branden
2023
Griekenland
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.
Overstromingen
2023
Verenigde Staten
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.
Overstromingen
2023
Italië
In de regio Emilia-Romagna in Noord-Italië is in 36 uur tijd de helft van de jaarlijkse regenval gevallen. Tienduizenden zijn geëvacueerd.
Cycloon
2023
Malawi
Cycloon Freddy duurde 5 weken en was daarmee de langstdurende tropische cycloon ooit gemeten. Toen hij uiteindelijk aan land kwam, werd Malawi in Afrika getroffen door catastrofale overstromingen die de plaatselijke bevolking zwaar troffen.
Tornado's
2023
Verenigde Staten
Vanaf 25 maart in Mississippi en Alabama zijn in de Verenigde Staten tientallen tornado's neergestort in verschillende staten. Velen hebben hun leven verloren en honderden anderen zijn zwaar getroffen door de aanzienlijke schade.
Aardbevingen
2023
Kalkoen
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.
Overstromingen
2023
Verenigde Staten
Door de extreme regenval in heel Californië zijn meer dan 8 miljoen inwoners bedreigd door overstromingen. Nadat veel delen van de staat sinds 26 december meer dan de helft van hun jaarlijkse regenval hadden ontvangen, liepen overstromingen, modderstromen en extreme winden gevaar.
Aardbevingen
2022
Indonesië
Op 21 november heeft op het eiland Java een krachtige aardbeving plaatsgevonden. De ramp van 6,9 magnitude trof de grote stad Cianjur, waarbij duizenden gebouwen werden verwoest en zware aardverschuivingen werden veroorzaakt.
Hurricanes
2022
Bahamas
Op 10 november 2022 kwam Tropische Storm Nicole aan land als een categorie 1 orkaan langs de oostkust van Florida net ten zuiden van Vero beach. Ons team reageerde onmiddellijk na de storm, voorbereid en klaar om alle hulp in te zetten die nodig is.
Hurricanes
2022
Caribisch gebied
Orkaan Lisa versterkte zich in de Caribische wateren en kwam aan land in Belize in het noorden van Guatemala. GEM reageerde onmiddellijk door een team in te zetten en containers te sturen.
Hurricanes
2022
Verenigde Staten
Op 24 september 2022 richtte de orkaan Ian catastrofale schade aan langs de zuidwestkust van Florida en liet duizenden overlevenden achter. GEM Bstrong, in samenwerking met Dade County, zette teams in, laadde vrachtwagens en zette partnerschappen op in de getroffen gebieden.
Hurricanes
2022
Caribisch gebied
Op 18 september 2022 veroorzaakte orkaan Fiona catastrofale overstromingen en stroomuitval in verschillende gemeenten in Puerto Rico. GEM BStrong is, samen met onze oude partner #Yonomequito, ter plaatse geweest om gezinsuitrustingen en water te verstrekken.
Overstromingen
2022
Pakistan
Op 14 juni 2022 veroorzaakten moessonregens de ernstigste overstromingen in de recente geschiedenis van Pakistan. Meer dan een derde van Pakistan stond onder water; tientallen miljoenen inwoners zijn getroffen en honderdduizenden zijn uit hun huizen verdreven.
Branden
2022
Verenigde Staten
Eind juli branden in heel Californië de Oak Fire en de McKinney Fire, waarbij 100.000 gebouwen zijn verwoest en ten minste vier mensen zijn omgekomen.
Overstromingen
2022
Verenigde Staten
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.
Branden
2022
Europa
Het totale aantal bosbranden in de Europese Unie sinds begin 2022 is bijna vier keer zo hoog als het gemiddelde over 15 jaar in dezelfde periode.
Branden
2022
Verenigde Staten
Meer dan 1.000 brandweerlieden, gesteund door bulldozers en vliegtuigen, hebben zaterdag de grootste actieve natuurbrand in de VS bestreden nadat sterke wind de brand over enkele insluitingslinies had geduwd.
Tornado's
2022
Verenigde Staten
Op 29 april veroorzaakte een tornado die meer dan 1.000 gebouwen in zuid-centraal Kansas beschadigde, windsnelheden tot 165 mph (266 kph) en een pad van vernieling bijna 13 mijl (21 kilometer)
