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Emergencies and disasters do not affect everyone equally and often disproportionately impact our most vulnerable communities and whānau.
We understand that emergency preparedness varies significantly across regions and within regions. While urban areas may have more resources, rural communities often lack even basic infrastructure, leaving some populations at heightened risks. Additionally, limited resources and support for lower-income communities intensify the impacts of disasters, exacerbating inequities. Families and whānau living in poverty may also struggle to afford basic emergency preparedness supplies, while rural and remote communities often face significant delays in receiving critical support and aid following an event
These disparities create a cycle of vulnerability, where those communities most affected by disasters become the least able to prepare and recover from them.
The Community Preparedness Trust was set up to support communities in emergency preparedness and resilience. The Trust can provide to support communities including those that have or may be disproportionally affected by disasters and climate change events.
The Trust can:
The Trust’s focus is to not take a one-size-fits-all approach to building emergency preparedness within communities. Instead, the focus is to work closely with local community leaders, Iwi and other stakeholders to implement effective strategies that are right for each community. The Trust ensures that all activities have a meaningful and lasting positive impact for and within communities that it serves.
Through collaborative partnerships, we aim to not only address any immediate needs and risks but also create a foundation of resilience that supports communities to not only survive but thrive.
Our Trust relies on collective effort and strong partnerships with a variety of different stakeholders including civil defence and emergency management, councils, communities, Iwi, funders, non-for-profit organisations, corporate sponsors and individuals that are willing to contribute to make a difference. The benefits are wide reaching:
The Trust is always looking for new communities and partners to support our cause. Disasters are inevitable, but their impact doesn’t have to be. Together, we can empower our most vulnerable and prepare communities to face future challenges with confidence and resilience.
Name: Community Preparedness Trust Limited – Charity Registration Number: CC62059 – Date Registered: 29 November 2023
More information about the Community Preparedness Trust can be found via the Charities Services Website – here.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Find out how our EPOD Emergency & Disaster Pods can build resilience and self-sufficiency in your community. Download our helpful guide.
