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

Te Puna Snodgrass vegetation fire update #3

Te Puna Snodgrass vegetation fire update #3

20 November 2024

The vegetation fire in the area of Snodgrass Road near Te Puna, Bay of Plenty, remains contained and is now transitioning to the mop up phase.

The fire has not grown and 20 personnel will be working overnight to extinguish the fire.

Fire and Emergency is working with partner agencies to ensure evacuated residents safely return to their properties once heli operations finish at 2030.

Our next update will be at 0800 tomorrow morning. If anyone in the vicinity of the fire has concerns overnight, they should dial 111.

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