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

Moutere Highway Fire Update 3 - 20:22 hours 27/02/19

Moutere Highway Fire Update 3 - 20:22 hours 27/02/19

27 February 2019

Residents evacuated in Moutere Hill Fire can return

Fire and Emergency has determined that it is safe for the majority of residents evacuated this afternoon following the fire in Upper Moutere to return home.

All residents evacuated from Redwood Valley Rd and associated side roads can return to their properties immediately.

The return is based on the provision that they be ready to evacuate again at short notice.

However it has been recommended that residents at five properties on the Moutere Highway not return tonight as a precautionary measure.

Emergency services have communicated directly with these residents.

Cordons remain in place at the intersections of Maisey Rd and Moutere Highway, and Old Coach Rd and Moutere Highway.

Fire crews will be patrolling the Redwood Valley and Moutere Highway area overnight to monitor conditions.

Vegetation fire crews will also be working on the fire ground during the night.

 

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