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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Strath Taieri Zone moves to prohibited fire season

9 Huitanguru 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Strath Taieri Zone is moving to a prohibited fire season from 8am on Saturday 10 February, until further notice.

Lee Valley fire update #9

9 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters have established the 1.2-kilometre containment line at the Lee Valley fire.

Lee Valley fire update #8

9 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s focus at the Lee Valley fire today is to complete the 1.2-kilometre containment line required around the perimeter of the fire.

Fireworks and sky lanterns banned in Wellington District

9 Huitanguru 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is banning the use of fireworks and sky lanterns for the Wellington District, including the Wairarapa, until further notice.

Fire and Emergency NZ bans fireworks and sky lanterns in Canterbury

9 Huitanguru 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fireworks and sky lanterns are banned across Canterbury and Kaikōura from 8am Friday 9 February until further notice.

Onehunga Fire Update #5

8 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency crews are making good progress at the scene of an industrial fire in Onehunga.

Lee Valley Fire Update #7

8 Huitanguru 2024 | Announcements

The fire at Lee Valley is expected to be fully contained by the end of tomorrow, although it will take longer to put out.

Lee Valley Update #6

8 Huitanguru 2024 | Announcements

Firefighters, helicopters and heavy machinery operators are continuing efforts to contain the Lee Valley fire and bring it under control.