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.

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News and media

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Matakana Fire Update #7

26 Hakihea 2023 | Announcements

Thermal imaging from last night's drone flights has identified about 200 hotspots that firefighters will begin digging out and extinguishing today.

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Matakana Fire Update #6

25 Hakihea 2023 | Announcements

Specialist drone crew will be on Matakana Island overnight, using thermal imaging to identify hotspots around the perimeter of the fireground.

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Matakana Fire Update #5

25 Hakihea 2023 | Announcements

Firefighters supported by helicopters and heavy machinery will work through Christmas Day to continue suppressing the fire on Matakana Island.

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Matakana Island Fire Update #4

24 Hakihea 2023 | Announcements

The scrub fire on Matakana Island is contained. Firefighters remain on site over night and resume tackling it tomorrow.

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Matakana Fire Update #3

24 Hakihea 2023 | Announcements

More firefighters, heavy machinery and an additional helicopter have been brought in to tackle the fire on Matakana Island, which has affected over 30 hectares.

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Matakana Forest Fire Update #2

24 Hakihea 2023 | Announcements

Second update on Matakana Island forest fire - nine crews, heavy machinery and two helicopters attacking the fire

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Forest fire on Matakana Island

23 Hakihea 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency NZ crews are monitoring a forestry fire on Matakana Island overnight. Crews and helicopters will respond to the fire in the morning.

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Further fire restrictions for Mid-South Canterbury

21 Hakihea 2023 | Fire Season Updates

As summer starts to take hold across Mid-South Canterbury, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is declaring further fire season changes across the District.