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.

GEM USA West Missions

Fires

2024

Park Fire

United States

California’s biggest fire of the year is presently causing extreme devastation throughout Butte, Plumas, Shasta, and Tehama County. The fire has already burned more than the entire size of Los Angeles, destroying hundreds of homes and businesses.

Fires

2023

Elk Wildfires

United States

The GEM team is on the ground alongside the HARP team, offering resources & critical support to all those affected by the recent Oregon Road Fire, in Elk, Washington. We will be on the ground distributing aid and BStrong cash cards to community members.

Hurricanes

2023

Hurricane Hilary

United States

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

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.

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.