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Disaster Readiness Consultants​

We get businesses disaster ready!

Workshop

Workplace Disaster Readiness Evaluation

A recent Government-commissioned survey found that 3/5 people do not feel well prepared for a disaster. For a limited time, we are offering our independent 50-point Disaster Readiness Evaluation for only $299 + GST – usually $599 (some conditions may apply).

Fully obligation-free! It includes a site visit, staff engagement, risk assessment based on your location and a no-fuss written report with our recommendations to get your business disaster ready.

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Welcome

At Disaster Readiness Consultants (DRC), our sole focus is getting businesses disaster ready. We do this by working with the relevant governing bodies and legislation to ensure that not only all the right boxes are ticked but that your people and property are ready to respond in the event of an emergency and that you have solid business continuity plans in place.

Based in Wellington, Tom and Sam have over 25 years combined experience in the emergency response industry. We have extensive skills and qualifications in this field, giving us an unparalleled knowledge of compliance and ways we can help to build stronger, more resilient businesses throughout NZ.

We offer our Disaster Readiness Workshops and proven Consultancy Services; however, if you are looking for something outside the box, please get in touch to discuss how we can build a tailor-made package specifically to suit your needs.

We would warmly welcome the opportunity to work with your business and achieve high standards of disaster readiness together.

We focus on things like geographical risks, emergency plans, equipment, and most importantly – your people!

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What we do

To see a quick, fun snapshot of what we do, check out our short animation explainer video.

Disaster Readiness Workshop

Our 6-hour Disaster Readiness Workshop is an engaging, informal and practical way of attaining skills that can be used anywhere when a disaster strikes.

We go through the basics of “what to do” when you need to respond to disaster situations, with the main emphasis on having a go using actual emergency equipment and the latest first aid and rescue techniques. We then put it all together in a controlled environment with a scenario.

Our workshop also has a section on dealing with the aftermath of experiencing traumatic events. We discuss how to look after your mental health and what techniques and support services are available to help manage stressful situations. Our consultants are highly experienced in doing this in the emergency response industry and are accredited with Certificate in Mental Health.

We can deliver our workshop from your premises or from one of the many locations we have available for use throughout Wellington (minimal venue hire costs apply). We ensure a relaxed and informative experience, perfect for a team-building exercise that is not only useful but may save a life one day!

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Services

Disaster Readiness Evaluation

For a small country, we sure experience some big natural disasters.  Our 50-point Disaster Readiness Evaluation gives you a glimpse…

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Consultancy

Our consultancy services draw from the 4 R’s of Emergency Management and our extensive experience in the Public Safety Sector. We look…

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Total care package

This is our worry-free Total care package that will take all the hassle and stress out of getting your workplace…

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Evacuation Procedures and Fire Safety

DRC will ensure that your building complies with Fire and Emergency Regulations, 2018, by designing and…

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Why Us

At DRC, our consultants have extensive on-the-ground experience and demonstrated expertise in emergency response and disaster readiness with over 25 years of experience in our field. We hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Management, International Fire Engineers papers, and thorough qualifications in emergency response.

DRC will enhance your business by:

  • Working with you to ensure that all the relevant compliance requirements are met and that your people are ready and confident to respond in an emergency.
  • Helping your business to become stronger and more resilient to the environmental challenges we face.
  • Ensuring solid and proven business continuity plans are in place and ready to be implemented.

Make disaster readiness your priority!

Case Studies

using the 4 R’s of Emergency Management

2019/2020 Australian Bushfires

DRC Case Study: The 2019/2020 Australian bushfire season, known as the Black Summer, began with several serious uncontrolled fires in June 2019. With hundreds of fires burning, mainly in the southeast of the country, it…

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2019 Whakaari / White Island Eruption

DRC Case Study: The volcanic island Whakaari / White Island in the Northeastern Bay of Plenty region explosively erupted on 9 December 2019 at 14:11. There were 47 people on the island at the time.…

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2016 Kaikōura Earthquake

DRC Case Study: At 12.02 a.m. on Monday 14 November 2016, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake, the second strongest quake since European settlement, shook the eastern coast of the northern South Island. Lasting for nearly two…

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2011 Christchurch Earthquake

DRC Case Study: On Tuesday, 22 February 2011 at 12.51 pm, Christchurch was badly damaged by a magnitude 6.3 earthquake, 10 kilometres southeast of Christchurch’s central business district. The earthquake occurred more than five months…

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What people are saying

I’ve been lucky enough to be a client of Sam’s and Tom’s and experience first hand the incredibly efficient and highly personable service they provide. The specialist knowledge and industry experience they possess quickly became apparent in my initial dealings with them, and their genuine interest for the wellbeing of my people and my business was obvious throughout, and in my experience, rather impressive!

Jo
Jo & Co Interior Designs

Disaster Readiness Consultants (DRC) professional and pragmatic approach gave us as business owners and employers (PCBU), the necessary assurance that our employees will be safe in a range of potential disaster situations. Sam’s engaging, creative and adaptive approach to delivering the Disaster Readiness Workshop was evident in the glowing feedback from our employees. Sam & DRC have extensive and direct frontline knowledge and experience which allows them to connect with a diverse range of personalities and skill levels.

We have full confidence in DRC’s expertise and will be engaging DRC for future workshops. We highly recommend DRC to other companies, organisations and body corporates to facilitate safe systems within their buildings and workplaces.

Jan Peryer
Peryer Construction Wellington Limited

Disaster Readiness Consultants offered the perfect solution for a busy business. We always liked the idea of providing a safe, well prepared environment for our staff but didn’t know where to start and didn’t have the time to invest in it. The team at DRC came in and gave us cost effective guidance and advice to put a plan in place that would protect our staff in a Disaster. Their industry knowledge and professionalism gave us confidence in their ability whilst their enthusiasm meant they had our disaster readiness requirements sorted in a matter of weeks.

Dan Mark
Professionals​ - Blundell and Mark Realty Ltd​

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