Our 3-Step Escape Plan

  • First Escape Route
  • Second Escape Route
  • Meeting Place
Notes

Use this space to note any additional information about your escape plan, i.e. who will assist

Your checklist
  • Get low

    Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.

    If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.

  • Be fast

    A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.

    Don't spend time trying to save possessions.

  • Close doors

    A closed door buys you time.

    It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.

  • Get out - stay out!

    People have died by going back into a fire.

    Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.

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Prohibited Fire Season for Canterbury District

31 January 2024 | Announcements

The Canterbury District will move to a prohibited fire season from 11.59pm Wednesday 31 January, until further notice.

Canterbury fires update #8 - Swannanoa

20 January 2024 | Announcements

Firefighting will continue until dark at the Swannanoa vegetation fire in and around the Waimakariri riverbed near Christchurch.

Twizel neighbourhoods helped to plan for wildfires

16 January 2024 | Announcements

Twizel’s Fire Chief is inviting householders in Manuka Terrace to get together and make a plan for reducing the risk of wildfire in their neighbourhood.

Titahi Bay fire update #6

13 January 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency NZ is aiming to finish operations on the Titahi Bay fireground tonight.

Titahi Fire Update #5

13 January 2024 | Announcements

Two crews of firefighters will be working on the Titahi Bay fireground today, dealing with hotspots and strengthening containment lines.

Twizel community taking the fire risk seriously

12 January 2024 | Announcements

Visitors to the Mackenzie Basin are being given information about the fire danger in the hope that they will avoid risky activities that could spark a wildfire.

Titahi Bay fire update #2

12 January 2024 | Announcements

Additional rural firefighters are being brought in to tackle the vegetation fire in Whitireia Park, Titahi Bay, which broke out about 11pm last night.

Titahi Bay fire update #1

12 January 2024 | Announcements

Firefighters and ground crews are working to bring a large vegetation fire under control at Titahi Bay.