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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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Paraparaumu tornado update #2

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Paraparaumu tornado update #2

11 Paengawhāwhā 2023

An Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) drone crew will carry out an aerial assessment of damage following the tornado in Paraparaumu this morning. 

At this stage, at least eight properties have been confirmed to have sustained damage, but Fire and Emergency Group Manager Steve Hudson says that number could increase once the drone intelligence flight has been completed.

It can also be confirmed one person sustained injuries following the tornado this morning.

Fire and Emergency will continue to work with Kāpiti Coast District Council throughout the day to provide assistance to those that need it. 

A second, smaller tornado also struck in Waitara, Taranaki at about 1.15am on Tuesday. This resulted in a roof being lifted on one house. 

Two Fire and Emergency crews attended to provide assistance, with both leaving the scene by 1.57am.

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