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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Open season for Wairoa

29 Poutūterangi 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Wairoa is now in an open fire season. The change in season came into effect from 8am Monday 29 March 2021 and includes Wairoa township.

Fire permits suspended in Kaipara District

29 Poutūterangi 2021 | Fire Season Updates

All active fire permits have been suspended in the Kaipara District since Saturday 27th March 2021 until further notice.

Open fire season for Gisborne /Tairāwhiti

29 Poutūterangi 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Gisborne/Tairāwhiti moves to an open fire season from 8am Monday 29 March 2021.

Restricted fire season for Wairarapa

18 Poutūterangi 2021 | Fire Season Updates

The Wairarapa district is moving to a restricted fire season from 8am Friday 19 March 2021.

Pumicelands changes to open fire season

17 Poutūterangi 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Pumicelands is changing from a restricted to an open fire season from 8 am on Wednesday 17 March 2021.

Restricted fire season for Hawke’s Bay

15 Poutūterangi 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Hawke’s Bay is now in a restricted fire season. The change came into effect at 8am on Monday 15 March 2021.

Restricted fire season for Gisborne /Tairawhiti

13 Poutūterangi 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Gisborne/Tairwahiti is now in a restricted fire season, effective from 8am Saturday March 13 2021.

Waikato / Coromandel changes to open fire season

12 Poutūterangi 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Waikato/Coromandel is changing from a restricted to an open fire season at 8am on Friday 12 March.