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.

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Papamoa brigade to turn off fire siren

4 Poutūterangi 2025 | Announcements

The Papamoa Volunteer Fire Brigade is retiring its siren.

Fire restrictions eased for parts of Otago

4 Poutūterangi 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire restrictions have been eased in Otago on Monday, 3 March.

Waipoua River fire update #8

2 Poutūterangi 2025 | Emergency Information

The Waipoua River fire is now contained, and evacuated whānau will start returning to the Waipoua settlement from this evening.

Waipoua River fire update #7

1 Poutūterangi 2025 | Emergency Information

The Waipoua River fire is now 91 hectares. We have more accurately measured the perimeter, now 5.8 kms. Thermal imaging shows no fire outside the perimeter.

Waipoua River fire update #6

28 Huitanguru 2025 | Emergency Information

Saturday will be a significant day in the firefighting efforts at the Waipoua River fire.

Total fire ban for parts of Te Tai Tokerau Northland

28 Huitanguru 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season for parts of Te Tai Tokerau Northland.

Waipoua River fire update #5

28 Huitanguru 2025 | Emergency Information

There were no significant flareups at the Waipoua River fire overnight.

Waipoua River fire update #4

27 Huitanguru 2025 | Emergency Information

The fire at Waipoua River remains 50 percent contained. The fire is still 96 hectares with a 4.5-kilometre perimeter.