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.

Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Restricted fire season for Gisborne /Tairawhiti

Restricted fire season for Gisborne /Tairawhiti

Gisborne/Tairwahiti is now in a restricted fire season, effective from 8am Saturday March 13 2021.

Principal rural fire officer Ray Dever says the area moved to a total fire ban on January 26 2021 but the 50mm of rainfall in the area recently has reduced the fire risk enough for the area to change to a restricted fire season.

“However, there still is a fire risk and anyone wanting to light an outdoor fire will still need to apply for a permit,” he says.

“Go to www.checkitsalright.nz and follow the instructions to see if you can light a fire, and apply for a permit if needed. Anyone with a permit will need to follow the conditions listed on it.”

“In a restricted fire season you can use your gas or charcoal barbecue and have a hangi or umu, but you should follow our safety tips on www.checkitsalright.nz.”