EPODs support communities to be self-sufficient in the critical hours, days and weeks after a disaster.
EPODs comprehensively prepare communities before disasters strike and make them more resilient to withstand, respond and recover from future events.
Off-grid emergency hubs with solar power, battery storage (up to 4 days), automatic generator changeover switches, local and regional radio networks (including tier 3 simplex channels) and Starlink internet. Built for high-risk or remote areas.
Robust, ready-to-deploy emergency hubs with built-in power, lighting, access and ventilation systems plus secure storage – ideal for general community preparedness and response, without full off-grid capability.
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.
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.
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.
To be self-sufficient, to have communications and to be able to provide power, means we don’t have to wait – we’ve got this
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
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FIRST72 partners with Ngāi Tahu to deploy 22 EPODs across the South Island
30 April 2024 – Update EPOD Deployed for FENZ Tinui: A New Chapter After Cyclone Gabrielle We are proud to announce a significant milestone for the small rural community of…
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.
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…
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