USA West

GEM USA West was established to offer quicker response ability for any disasters that may occur on this side of the country, with the fast ability to service western and central states. This optimal location also allows for Pacific Maritime exports to take place to locations around the world. So far, GEM USA West has assisted in many of the devastating fires in California, the more recent flooding, as well as with homeless groups, such as the Torris Shelter. This assistance comes in the form of brand-new mattresses, home goods, Family Necessity Kits, tents, diabetic medical aid, humidifiers, and cash assistance cards.

As of January 2023, over $2,239,359 in aid has been distributed to relief efforts by GEM USA West.

Missions

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.

Fires

2022

New Mexico / Arizona Fires

United States

Over 1,000 firefighters backed by bulldozers and aircraft battled the largest active wildfire in the U.S. on Saturday after strong winds pushed it across some containment lines.

Fires

2021

Dixie and Caldor Fires

United States

On July 13 – October 25 2021 The Dixie and Caldor Fire was an enormous wildfire impacting seveal counties in California. The fire roared through entire towns such as Greenville and leaving hundreds of people stranded and homeless.

Fires

2020

California Wildfires 2020

United States

CalFire has reported that California has lost 3.1 million acres, or about 4,844 sq miles (12,546 sq km), to wildfires since the beginning of this year. There are currently 29 major fires burning.

Fires

2020

Oregon Wildfires

United States

Wildfires have burned 1,500,000 acres of forest and numerous historic communities leaving entire towns in ashes causing over 500,000 people to evacuate with an ever-growing list of missing persons.