When a major disaster strikes, Civil Defence & emergency services will be overwhelmed and it might take several days before help arrives.
That’s why building readiness and resilience at the community level is fundamental to reducing negative impacts of severe events, and ultimately safeguarding our people.
Communities & whanau need to be prepared to survive on their own for at least the FIRST72 hours. This means having access to critical resources & supplies such as food, water, shelter and medical needs, and also having a plan for evacuation and prolonged isolation.
Everyone has a part to play in shaping our national emergency management system, and non-for-profits and charitable organisations are at the heart of it.
With your support, we can work together to empower our people to face any crisis head-on.
By partnering with us, you can trust us to deliver positive outcomes for our communities that will have lasting impacts for generations to come.
Learn more about our FIRST72 Charitable Trust and how you can financially support our projects.
EPODs are designed to protect and safeguard lives during natural disasters and emergencies.
Have access to critical and immediate support when you need it most, helping reduce unnecessary harm & impact.
Be completely self-sufficient and resilient through emergencies and disasters with the safety & security of an EPOD.
Rely on an EPOD to help your community get through the FIRST72, accelerate your recovery, and build back stronger.
Northbridge retirement village protected with FIRST72 Floody® Flood Barrier system Northbridge retirement village was impacted during the Auckland Anniversary floods but is now protected by a fully customised FIRST72 Floody®…
Hobsonville community emergency hub training delivered with Connected Neighbourhoods Trust FIRST72 was proud to deliver a tailored Community Emergency Hub Preparedness – Managing the First 72 Hours training programme in…
FIRST72 is working with Crash Services to design and supply customised emergency grab bags for their staff. These kits range from 1-person through to 4+ person family packs, each tailored…
Find out how our EPOD Emergency & Disaster Pods can build resilience and self-sufficiency in your community. Download our helpful guide.
