Next72Hours - Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Next72Hours - Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Next72Hours is a website dedicated to Survival in the modern world. We want to equip people to be confident and resourceful.

It is not hard to see that our planet is suffering more and more from big weather events and natural disasters. It is also clear to see that the majority of people are not prepared for such events. It is now commonly accepted worldwide that in the event of a major disaster, be that localized or nation wide, it may take up to 72 hours (three days) before vital services such as power, sewerage and c

lean drinking water can be restored or until suitable replacements can be found. In some places it can take much longer than this. If the event is big enough, vital services can take weeks to restore - assuming the event is a one off, and not recurrent as in the recent earthquakes in Christchurch. We cannot afford to ignore the changes around us and believe that “it will not happen to me” or “she’ll be right”. When disaster strikes, it is imperative everybody has the know how and supplies to be able to look after themselves and those around them until help arrives. More often than not the initial focus after disasters will be on rescue (such as Urban Search and Rescue teams going though collapsed buildings and Dog teams searching through debris to try to locate people). In many cases there just may not be enough resources to go around. They may be blocked off from accessing your area. Worse yet, in the case of a large scale event, the resources may be wiped out altogether. The smallest amount of preparation can make the world of difference when it comes to coping well in situations like this. We urge you to take steps NOW towards being more independent, resourceful and community minded.

12/09/2025

Hi Buller MetService has issued a Wave Warning
for Jackson Bay to Karamea

Valid from 12:00pm 13 September to 6:00am 14 September

Combined Wave: Westerly combined waves rising to 7 to 8.5 metres late Saturday morning, then easing below warning criteria Sunday afternoon. Peak period 13 seconds.

Swell: Southwest swell rising to 5 to 7.5 metres Saturday afternoon, then easing below warning criteria Sunday afternoon. Period 13 seconds.

Wind Wave: Southwest wind waves rising to 4 to 5 metres late Saturday morning, then easing Sunday afternoon.

Pressure: Minimum pressure 995.4hPa forecast 12pm Sat 13th. Maximum pressure 1006.0hPa forecast 6am Sun 14th.

Tides: The highest risk period is typically at or within 1-2 hours of high tide
Greymouth high tides: 2:46pm Sat 13th, 3:21am Sun 14th.

Next issue by 2:00pm 13 September

12/09/2025

Awesome work being done by Hato Hone St John with their MIST teams. When disaster strikes, they will be boots on the ground looking after you and your loved ones. Keep up the great work.

The Puribag Water Filtration and disaster water purification line up is amazing, we have some left in stock at the momen...
11/09/2025

The Puribag Water Filtration and disaster water purification line up is amazing, we have some left in stock at the moment at www.next72hours.com if you are interested, water purification for all different scenarios.

“If you need to drink water from a stagnant mud hole, this is the filter you need.” 💧

Real words from a real customer who put Puribag to the test.

When clean water isn’t guaranteed, Puribag gives you peace of mind. In just about an hour, you can turn even the murkiest, muddiest water into safe hydration.

Lightweight. Reliable. Life-saving.
Because when every drop counts, you don’t want to take chances.

11/09/2025

And get ready!

09/09/2025

It's officially Spring! It's a time for renewal, growth, new beginnings and a new look at your emergency plan. 🌻

A household emergency plan lets everyone in your household know what to do in an emergency and how to get ready. Having a plan helps make actual emergency situations less stressful.

Take a moment this spring to review or make your plan at getready.govt.nz/make-a-plan

Although this is Australia based, there are a lot of great points to this and great information for us across the Ditch ...
09/09/2025

Although this is Australia based, there are a lot of great points to this and great information for us across the Ditch here in New Zeland as well

University of Sydney research shows 60 per cent of those living with a disability don't have any sort of emergency plan.

Great work from these two amazing groups... building skills and preparing our children for the future..great stuff
09/09/2025

Great work from these two amazing groups... building skills and preparing our children for the future..great stuff

When the power’s out and the phone lines are down, radio skills keep communities connected.

Teaching the next generation this vital skill gives them the confidence to step up in an emergency— and the know-how to help when it counts ✅

Earlier this year AREC and teamed up to share our knowledge through training and help prepare youth to confidently take the reins when their moment comes ⏳

We recently kicked things off with a one-day training course in Christchurch for their Year 1 students, to provide a basic understanding of VHF communications and good voice procedures. Happy to say we got lots of 👍👍👍

We are so proud to be working with YSAR and look forward to sharing more about our journey together.

05/09/2025

Find out more information about our recently issued flood warning.

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