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.

Call emergency services as soon as you are out and safe. Ask for FIRE.

Clearly state your address and let the operator know it anyone is still inside or has not made it to the safe meeting place.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111
Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Fire and Emergency responds to tornado in Paraparaumu

Fire and Emergency responds to tornado in Paraparaumu

11 April 2023

Fire and Emergency is responding to calls for assistance following a tornado in Paraparaumu this morning.

The first calls were made about 5.30am on Tuesday. At least four properties have been damaged with roofs blown off or lifted, while one house was lifted off its piles. 

Power lines are also down, while several trees have been blown over and fences destroyed. 

The tornado was reported to have first hit in Nikau Valley, before making its way out to sea.

Fire and Emergency crews are working with residents to make their homes safe, including providing salvage sheets to cover their roofs.

If residents need urgent emergency assistance, they are urged to call 111 and ask for Fire and Emergency. If they do not need urgent assistance, then Fire and Emergency asks residents to contact Kāpiti Coast District Council.

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