ERK's packing

The Rotary Clubs in New Zealand have disaster relief items available for immediate distribution to effected areas within the South Pacific.

Rotary ERKs are intended for use in civil disasters such as cyclones and floods in the Pacific Islands, and in particular, to assist families survive the first days after the disaster until large scale aid reaches them. These boxes are produced in New Zealand and stored in New Zealand and throughout the South Pacific Islands and are available for immediate distribution. On receipt, a family will be able to construct a basic shelter, find food from the land and sea, cook and clothe themselves. The emptied plastic containers can hold 90 litres of water.

Once or twice a year Parnell Rotary members gather on a selected date to pack Emergency Response Kits in readiness for the next occasion they are needed.

These events become quite social with Rotarians sometimes gathering to socialise after the packing is finished.

If you'd like to join us as a volunteer contact Phil Gormack at phil.gormack@gmail.com