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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Bay of Plenty moves into restricted fire season

2 Hakihea 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Outdoor fires will be restricted in the Bay of Plenty from 8am on Wednesday 4 December, after a sharp increase in the number of fast-moving vegetation fires.

Prohibited fire season for islands of the Hauraki Gulf from today

2 Hakihea 2024 | Fire Season Updates

All islands of the Hauraki Gulf, including Kawau Island move to a prohibited fire season as of 8am Monday 2 December 2024, until further notice.

Central Otago and Upper Waitaki move into restricted fire season

2 Hakihea 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Vegetation starting to dry out is a key factor in Central Otago and Upper Waitaki fire zones entering a restricted fire season today.

Southern coast of Wairarapa goes into restricted fire season

2 Hakihea 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Wairarapa southern coastal zone will enter a restricted fire season from 8am on Monday 2 December, until further notice.

Fire permits cancelled for Ahuriri-Heretaunga fire zone as conditions dry out

29 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fire season change for Ahuriri-Heretaunga from restricted to prohibited due to dry conditions

Kerry Gregory confirmed as Chief Executive for a further two years

28 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2024 | Announcements

Announcement of reappointment of Kerry Gregory to Chief Executive role

Kelburn house fire update #2

26 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2024 | Emergency Information

Second update on structure fire in Kelburn, Wellington.

Kelburn house fire

26 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2024 | Emergency Information

Update on structure fire in Kelburn, Wellington