Global impact

Hurricane Matthew devastated communities across Haiti, including an estimated 350,000 fallen trees that blocked farmland and threatened livelihoods. GER³ helped turn a major recovery challenge into a local resource, clearing land, recovering usable timber and creating paid work for affected communities.

Catastrophic flooding left homes filled with contaminated water and created serious risks from mold, debris and standing water. GER³ deployed to help vulnerable families return home safely, providing water removal, cleanup and mold remediation support.

Irma caused extraordinary destruction across the Caribbean, affecting an estimated 95% of structures in Sint Maarten and forcing the evacuation of Barbuda. GER³ deployed across affected communities to accelerate early recovery, restoring essential spaces, clearing hazardous debris and helping residents begin returning home.

Two major hurricanes struck the region within weeks, compounding damage to communities, infrastructure and essential services. GER³ helped identify critical gaps in the response, engaging more than 60 government, humanitarian and private-sector stakeholders across the US Virgin Islands.

More than 140 homes and structures were severely damaged as the tornado cut through the county. GER³ supported local recovery efforts with critical logistics capacity, helping get rebuilding supplies into the affected community.

Severe flooding left vulnerable households in Robeson County waterlogged and at immediate risk of mold and further structural damage. GER³ deployed quickly with specialist recovery equipment, helping remove water and debris, dry homes and prevent escalating health and safety risks.

More than 2,000 people were killed and widespread destruction left communities facing displacement, debris and urgent shelter needs. GER³ deployed to Palu and scaled specialist debris-management operations, clearing critical sites and helping prepare safe areas for displaced families.

One of the strongest hurricanes to make landfall in the continental United States devastated parts of the Florida Panhandle, bringing 155 mph winds and extensive infrastructure and tree damage. GER³ focused its response on vulnerable rural families, combining debris removal with locally driven recovery support.

Dorian destroyed homes, schools and infrastructure across Grand Bahama and Abaco, leaving communities facing years of recovery. GER³ deployed within days and remained through reconstruction, progressing from debris removal to housing rehabilitation, school rebuilding and stronger hurricane preparedness.

Successive hurricanes brought severe flooding, mud and debris, damaging homes, access routes and critical facilities. GER³ deployed into affected communities to restore access and essential infrastructure, while helping vulnerable households begin the recovery process.

The volcanic eruption covered communities in ash and debris, damaged homes and disrupted life throughout areas of the Red Zone. GER³ worked alongside residents to clear homes and community spaces, restore housing and create local employment, helping families move from emergency conditions into recovery.

The earthquake caused widespread damage to homes and community infrastructure in an already highly vulnerable region. GER³ mobilized local teams to clear debris and carry out critical home repairs, prioritizing households with the fewest resources to recover independently.

Ongoing hostilities have damaged homes, schools, healthcare facilities and essential infrastructure while repeatedly displacing vulnerable families. GER³ established a locally led operation in Ukraine, integrating immediate relief with winterization, debris management and rapid rehabilitation.

Beryl devastated islands across St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada, with more than 90% of homes reported damaged or destroyed on several islands. GER³ deployed its Global Response Team to accelerate locally led recovery, focusing on shelter, debris, livelihoods and critical community infrastructure.

The fires burned more than 63 square miles, destroying homes and leaving communities facing complex debris, remediation and rebuilding challenges. GER³ deployed to bring its disaster recovery expertise to affected households, helping bridge the difficult transition from emergency response into recovery.

Melissa caused widespread damage to homes, livelihoods and infrastructure, leaving communities with significant debris and shelter needs. GER³ moved rapidly from debris clearance and livelihood support into longer-term recovery, helping families rebuild more safely and strengthening preparedness for future storms.

Two major earthquakes struck within seconds of one another, causing extensive structural damage, displacement and pressure on critical infrastructure. GER³ deployed an assessment team within days, identifying critical recovery bottlenecks and helping prioritize the safe restoration of schools and essential community facilities.