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

Pigeon Valley Fire Update 12 - 2130hours 7/02/19

Pigeon Valley Fire Update 12 - 2130hours 7/02/19

7 February 2019

Pigeon Valley Fire Update 12 2130 7/02/19

  • Wakefield residents are asked to remove any flammable items from around the home.
  • Prepare to evacuate Wakefield if requested.

The fire has intensified over the last few hours the fire continues to move.

As a precaution, we are asking people in the Wakefield area to be prepared should they need to evacuate. In the meantime to reduce the risk of property do the following:

  • Remove flammable items from around your house. This includes deck furniture and doors mats.
  • Dampen dry areas around the house especially where dry leaves could gather (includes wetting gutters, spraying decks, and making sure gaps are not open under the house)
  • Keep windows closed overnight

It could also be time to

  • Find any house pets (cats and dogs), bring them inside for the night
  • Leave cellphones on and charged overnight so you can receive alerts
  • Please contact neighbours and friends in the Wakefield area and make sure they are prepared.
  • If you see spot fires – dial 111 immediately
  • Prepare to essential items such as food, clothing and medication to take should you need to evacuate.

If you feel uncomfortable staying in the area please contact Civil Defence on 03 543 8400.

Police will lead any evacuations, and let people know if they need to evacuate.

 

Further updates

Updates will be available on the Nelson Tasman Civil Defence website and facebook page, both Nelson City and Tasman District Council facebook pages and websites, and through Newstalk ZB 1341AM and BrianFm radio at 105.6 FM.

Ends.

Media Contact:
Nelson Tasman Civil Defence and Emergency Management 
027 703 0409

Further updates will be provided as soon as it is available

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