Our 3-Step Escape Plan

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

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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

Hawke's Bay fire season change

Hawke's Bay fire season change

31 January 2022

Mahia Peninsula, Wairoa Coastal Strip and Tararua will join Central Hawke’s Bay and Rural Hastings in a restricted fire season.

The change will commence at 8am Monday 31 January.

Hawke’s Bay District Manager, Ken Cooper, says a restricted fire season means anyone wanting to light an open-air fire will need a permit.

"You can apply for a permit at checkitsalright.nz, and if you have a fire permit please follow the conditions listed on the permit," he says.

The restrictions come as it continues to get hotter and drier throughout the District.

"The fire danger is increasing, making it easier for a fire to spread and get out of control," Ken says.

There are still some activities people can do while in a restricted fire season. The best way to check and stay safe is to use the ‘can I light a fire tool’ on checkitsalright.nz.

Ken Cooper would like to thank the community for their vigilance so far this fire season.

"We appreciate everyone doing their bit to stay safe and prevent wildfires in the Hawke’s Bay."

For more information on whether you can light a fire go to checkitsalright.nz. 

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