Authorities say 6 backcountry skiers found alive, 10 are missing after Northern California avalanche Authorities say six backcountry skiers have been found alive and 10 others are still missing after an avalanche in Northern California during a powerful winter storm moving through the state.

Six backcountry skiers were found alive and 10 others were still missing Tuesday after an avalanche in Northern California during a powerful winter storm moving through the state.

February isn’t quiet.

Remember historic snowpacks & rapid warm-ups can create events that quickly overwhelm rivers and aging infrastructure.

Check local flood maps. Know your elevation. Have a plan.

#FloodRisk #DisasterAwareness #ClimateResilience #EmergencyPreparedness #FEMA #WinterStorm

Alaska storm damage so bad many evacuees won’t go home for at least 18 months, governor says Damage to remote Alaska villages hammered by flooding last weekend is so extreme that many of the more than 2,000 people displaced won’t be able to return to their homes for at least 18 months.

The storm damage in Alaska is so extreme, many of the over 2,000 evacuees won't go home for at least 18 months, the governor says.

After a historically quiet start to the 2025 season things look like they're picking up with 98L in the Caribbean.
Forecasting matters. Preparedness saves lives.
#HurricaneSeason #DisasterPreparedness

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The need is urgent and growing.
#SomaliaFloods #HumanitarianCrisis #EastAfrica

Heavy rains have devastated Mogadishu:

Over 200,000 displaced

Bridges, roads, and homes submerged

Reports of multiple fatalities across southern districts

With hospitals overwhelmed and food access cut off, international aid agencies are mobilizing.
#SomaliaFloods #HumanitarianCrisis #EastAfrica

We’ll be monitoring community and local channels closely for any verified GoFundMe or support efforts for Gabriel Andrews’ family.

If one is established, we’ll share it to help amplify support. No family should navigate grief alone.
#Frankfort #GabrielAndrews #GEMS #CommunitySupport

Our hearts are with the family of Gabriel Andrews, the 9-year-old tragically lost in Frankfort, KY.

There are no words for a loss this deep. We stand in quiet solidarity with his loved ones and the community that mourns him.

#Frankfort #GabrielAndrews #GEMS #InMemoriam

FEMA has paused its flagship BRIC program, once distributing over 5 B to strengthen disaster resilience.

The shift continues as FEMA grapples with a 2.5B deficit in its disaster fund, after 90+ major disasters in 2024 alone.

Resilience funding may change, but the need hasn't.
#EmergencyManagement

In the wake of January’s deadly firestorm, LA County officials are urging at-risk communities to develop voluntary registries for elderly & disabled residents

Coordinating timely evacuations saves lives. Pls, support efforts that strengthen community preparedness

#WildfirePreparedness #LAfirestorm

#DisasterRecovery #MissouriStorms #GEMS #EmergencyManagement

The Silver Fire near Bishop, CA at 0% contained has burned over 1,000 acres.
Evacuation orders are active for Laws, Chalfant, and White Mountain Estates
High winds continue to challenge suppression efforts.
📄 Daily fire behavior & sitrep:
www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/s...
#Wildfire #FEMA #CAfires #GEMS

Our thoughts are with the communities impacted by the devastating earthquake in Southeast Asia.

At GEMS, we stand in solidarity with responders and survivors alike. As damage assessments continue, we remain committed to data-driven solutions that support long-term recovery.

#DisasterResponse #GEMS