GEM 2025  Mission

US Tornadoes 2025

Phase 1: Immediate Response

Missouri

On the evening of May 16th, Missouri and Kentucky were devastated by severe weather, causing tornados, extreme winds, and thunderstorms. Twenty-eight residents have lost their lives to the storms, with more in critical condition. It is estimated that over 5,000 buildings were impacted, neighbourhoods flattened, and first responders still searching homes and buildings for survivors. GEM team members have dispatched to Kentucky, to both Louisville and London, offering support to first responders and to distribute immediate supplies, including Family Necessity Kits, heavy duty cleaning products, pet supplies, and more.

Missouri

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. We are working alongside local officials to reach those most affected and will continue supporting all those affected throughout this heavy storm period. From GEM’s Florida headquarters, critical aid supplies were dispatched to the region, and aid and cash card distributions are presently taking place.

Partners

Recent Missions

Floods
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.
Floods
2024
Poland
Storm Boris has caused significant flooding across Europe in the past few days. In regions such as Czechia & Poland, this has been the worst disaster in decades. The storm has already taken many lives and has forced thousands of people from their houses.
Hurricanes
2024
United States
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.