SMART EPODs are designed to prepare entire communities of up to 1000 people to make them self-sufficient for a period of up-to 7+ days post disaster.
A compact, self-contained connectivity solution designed for emergency response and rapid deployment. Includes Starlink Mini, dual-battery power system, rapid charger, and accessories.
Critical radio communication for community hubs, marae, and EPODs. This base kit provides direct, reliable connection to civil defence, councils, and other regional response groups – even when other networks fail.
The ultimate emergency grab bag – designed for real survival, not stuffed with junk. Packed with high-quality essentials to keep you safe, nourished, and comfortable during the FIRST72 hours of a disaster or evacuation.
Developed in consultation with emergency services, this kit is used by organisations including the New Zealand Defence Force and is to support 10 people for up to 72 hours.
This MRE nutrition solution has a 10+ year shelf-life, packed with calories, gluten free and plant based. Packed in a heavy duty bucket, this emergency food supply is perfect for any emergency.
Funded by the NEMA CDEM Resilience Fund, this project focuses on establishing alternate Emergency Coordination Centres (ECCs) and Emergency Operations Centres (EOCs) for WCEM.
Read more about how EPODs are supporting marae to become self-sufficient by providing vital resources to support communities after disasters
FIRST72 has recently worked with Wairoa District Council to strengthen rural resilience through the deployment of another 8 EPODs to the region. A total of 30 EPODs have now been…
FIRST72 partners with Ngāi Tahu to deploy 22 EPODs across the South Island
31 February 2023 – Update Te Whare Maire o Tapu Whānau Ora: 25 EPODs Delivered Across the Wairoa Region We are proud to announce the successful delivery of 25 EPODs…
Hon Mark Mitchell (Minister for Emergency Management) visits the FIRST72 team to view the EPODs and see how they’re being used to strengthen community resilience.
“The team at FIRST72 were fantastic to work with. We approached them with a challenge, and they came back with an excellent solution. Their advice was expert, the communication was prompt and clear, and they even offered thoughtful suggestions beyond what we expected. The final package was well put together, presented professionally, and well received at our end. Thanks again for the outstanding support!”
Marae have become local emergency response centres after a number of natural disasters, in some cases feeding a thousand people a day. The EPODs are a way to enhance our emergency response preparedness. We want to empower our people to offer support and manaaki to whānau and the community during emergency events. This is such important mahi as it highlights the importance of emergency preparedness in our Ngāi Tahu Takiwā
EPOD has provided exceptional customer service from concept to on-time delivery of 25 x Resilience Emergency Pods for the Wairoa district. The communities will benefit enormously from this initiative for years to follow as our area is prone to climate change and isolation in the event of a natural disaster that unfortunately eventuated recently with Cyclone Gabrielle. I would definitely recommend their services to others because of their professionalism, attention to detail and commitment to community projects.
The EPODs generously provided by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Te Puni Kōkiri has given the Marae and local community the ability to be prepared to deal with any natural disaster. Having it onsite gives peace of mind that appropriate resources are readily available to be utilised when needed.
The EPOD at Moeraki Marae in Dunedin is an invaluable resource, ensuring our community’s safety, resilience, and independence during emergencies. It enables the Marae to serve as a hub for essential supplies, education, and support, empowering whānau and visitors alike in times of need. This taonga reflects the values of manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga, strengthening our ability to care for our people and uphold our traditions.
Partnering with FIRST72 and EPOD is essential for safeguarding our whānau. By combining our traditional knowledge with pre-positioned approaches, we can enhance our preparedness for natural disasters and protect our communities.
We recently had the privilege of working with the New Zealand Defence Force to design and deliver customised 10-person emergency kits for use across their North Island bases. The NZDF…
Over the past week, communities across the country – including Nelson-Tasman, Taranaki, and parts of the North Island – have been impacted by heavy rainfall and flooding. In Nelson-Tasman, the…
We’re proud to announce that FIRST72 is now the exclusive NZ partner for Deployed Logix (DLX) — the global leader in rapidly deployable emergency shelters and infrastructure. Through this partnership,…
Check out the 8 x Starlink Rapid Deployment Kits that we’ve just supplied to the NZ Police to support their emergency operations. These kits provide fully off-grid satellite internet capability…
At FIRST72, we’ve made a clear and considered submission on the new Emergency Management Bill—one that reflects what we see every day in our work across Aotearoa: communities are the…
New Zealand’s emergency management system is undergoing a once-in-a-generation reform—and your voice is needed. The Government has released a discussion document proposing a new Emergency Management Bill, which will replace…
New Zealand has taken a major step toward preparing for the worst. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has officially released the Catastrophic Event Handbook (Version 1.0)—a landmark document that…
In light of recent severe weather events, including Cyclone Gabrielle, the Wairoa floods, and flooding in Dunedin, communities across New Zealand have faced unprecedented challenges. These events have shown the…
The New Zealand Government has just released its response to the Inquiry into the North Island Severe Weather Events (NISWE), setting out a major five-year plan to transform our emergency…
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