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
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Pukaki Downs fire update #13

Pukaki Downs fire update #13

29 September 2023

Fire crews are continuing to work hard in targeted areas at the Pukaki Downs fire.

On Thursday night a cold southerly brought rain, sleet and wind to the area, with a noted drop in temperature which has persisted into Friday. 

The focus today is the extinguishment of hotspots, and this continue over the weekend.

Firefighting teams on the ground today, are from Lake Clearwater/ Mt Somers, Alford Forest, Upper Rakaia, Ashburton, The Pines/Waikuku, Canterbury High Country Team, Spencerville, assisted by Department of Conservation Crews and heavy machinery crews. 

The next update on the fire will be on Monday unless there is a significant development over the weekend.

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