Use this space to note any additional information about your escape plan, i.e. who will assist
Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.
If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.
A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.
Don't spend time trying to save possessions.
A closed door buys you time.
It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.
People have died by going back into a fire.
Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.
10 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2023
With summer set to be hotter, drier, and windier, now’s the time to get ahead and prepare your land.
Check out our advice on how to safely carry out a controlled burn of cut and heaped vegetation on your property, including:
