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GEM 2024  Mission

USA Floods 2024

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April 10, 2024
Fox 5 San Diego
Organizations step in to help flood survivors as they continue to rebuild months later
April 10, 2024
Fox 5 San Diego
Organizations step in to help flood survivors as they continue to rebuild months later
March 19, 2024
NBC San Diego
Nonprofit brings more than $1M worth of household items to help San Diego flood victims
March 19, 2024
NBC San Diego
Nonprofit brings more than $1M worth of household items to help San Diego flood victims

Phase 1: Immediate Response

GEM stays committed to an immediate and effective response to unexpected flooding across the USA in 2024. We stood ready to mobilize resources from our multiple branches, with an average response time of 24 hours. From deploying truckloads of aid to collaborating with local first responders, our focus is on providing aid, support, and recovery initiatives to those affected by floods.

California

GEM USA West responded immediately to January’s extensive flooding in San Diego, brought on by a historic rainstorm. Initially responding in South Crest and Shelltown, we supplied community members with Family Necessity Kits, hygiene and baby supplies, and heavy duty cleaning supplies and hazmat boots for cleaning response. Our response in San Diego lasted over a year, which went from immediate support to long term assistance, such as home appliances and large scale aid.

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Hurricanes
2025

Hurricane Melissa

Caribbean
Currently, Tropical Storm Melissa is travelling through the Caribbean Sea bringing flooding, landslides, and heavy storms to the surrounding region. Expected to strengthen into a Category 4 or 5 while reaching land, Hurricane Melissa is of severe risk to Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas.
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Typhoons
2025

Alaska Typhoon

United States
On October 12th, the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta in remote Alaska was struck by the remnants of Typhoon Halong, bringing in severe flooding. This disaster is one of the most destructive in the region since the 1964 Alaska Earthquake.
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Earthquakes
2025

Philippines Earthquake

Philippines
On September 30th, the Philippines was struck by a 6.9 magnitude earthquake. It was the strongest quake ever recorded in Northern Cebu, and was followed by thousands of smaller aftershocks. Seventy five people lost their lives, and hundreds of homes have been destroyed.
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Earthquakes
2025

Afghanistan Earthquake 2025

Afghanistan
On September 1st, a 6.0 magnitude shallow earthquake struck the Eastern Afghanistan provinces of Kunar & Nangarhar. The quake was felt as far as Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, & India; USGS reports over 1.2 million people felt the earthquake & it’s 5 aftershocks.
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Earthquakes
2025

Guatemala Earthquakes

Guatemala
Over the last two weeks, over 350 earthquakes have been felt across Guatemala. Thousands have been affected, with hundreds of homes experiencing extreme damage, forcing families into becoming displaced.
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Floods
2025

Pakistan Flooding 2025

Pakistan
Pakistan is currently in the midst of its monsoon season, causing extreme rainfall and flash flooding. Since July, over 930 people have died from housing collapse, landslides, and drowning, and over 2 million people have been evacuated & displaced.
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Floods
2025

Texas Flooding

United States
On July 4th, Kerr County, Texas, was devastated by a catastrophic weather event as months’ worth of rainfall fell in just four hours. The resulting flash floods caused the Guadalupe River to overflow, severely impacting the communities of Hunt and Kerrville.
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Active
2025

Community Impact 2025

United States
Community support is important for GEM to be involved in as we want to ensure we are not only making a positive impact globally, but locally in our own backyards too.
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Tragedy
2025

Myanmar & Thailand Earthquake

Myanmar
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.
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