Our 3-Step Escape Plan

  • First Escape Route
  • Second Escape Route
  • Meeting Place
Notes

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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.

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Parts of Nelson Tasman move to a prohibited fire season

17 Huitanguru 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Coastal, Waimea and Nelson North zones in Nelson Tasman move to a prohibited fire season from 6am on Saturday 17 February, until further notice.

Port Hills update #14

17 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighting on the Port Hills will focus on consolidating the perimeter of the fire and extinguishing hotspots today.

Port Hills update #13

16 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to stay away from the Port Hills area for their recreational activities this weekend.

Port Hills Update #12

16 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Residents will have controlled access to Worsleys Road up to 358 Worsleys Road from 3pm.

Coastal Waitaki moves to a prohibited fire season

16 Huitanguru 2024 | Fire Season Updates

fire season update - Coastal Waitaki moves to a prohibited fire season from 8am Monday 19 February, until further notice.

Port Hills Update #11

16 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters will continue to focus on strengthening the fire break around the perimeter of the Port Hills fire today.

Thames Coromandel and North Waikato move to a restricted fire season

16 Huitanguru 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Thames Coromandel and North Waikato districts move to a restricted fire season from 9am on Friday 16 February, until further notice.

Port Hills Update #10

16 Huitanguru 2024 | Announcements

Fresh crews of firefighters working on the Port Hills this morning, supported by 15 helicopters and two fixed-wing aircraft as well as heavy machinery.