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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Te Puna Snodgrass vegetation fire update #3

20 November 2024 | Emergency Information

The vegetation fire in the area of Snodgrass Road remains contained and is now transitioning to the mop up phase.

Te Puna Snodgrass vegetation fire update #2

20 November 2024 | Emergency Information

Te Puna Snodgrass Road vegetation fire update - firefighters continue to battle fire homes evacuated.

Te Puna Vegetation Fire

20 November 2024 | Emergency Information

First update on shelter belt fire at Te Puna, Bay of Plenty

New members for Fire and Emergency advisory committees in Tairāwhiti

18 November 2024 | Announcements

New members announced for Fire and Emergency local advisory committees in Tairāwhiti

New members for Fire and Emergency advisory committees in Chatham Islands

18 November 2024 | Announcements

New members announced for Fire and Emergency local advisory committees in Chatham Islands

Tairāwhiti's Kōpūtūtea zone enters restricted fire season

12 November 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Kōpūtūtea zone of Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Tairāwhiti District will enter a restricted fire season from 8am on 13 November, until further notice.

Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade set to turn 150 years old

11 November 2024 | Announcements

Ashburton people are invited to a special event at Ashburton Fire Station on 23 November to celebrate 150 years of volunteer firefighters.

Parts of Hawke’s Bay to move to restricted fire season

8 November 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Parts of Hawke’s Bay will enter a restricted fire season at 8am on Monday, 11 November, until further notice.