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.

Fire & Emergency New Zealand

News and media

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Port Hills Update #9

15 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Helicopters have finished aerial firefighting for the night, but 23 crews of firefighters will continue to work on the Port Hills fire overnight.

Port Hills Fire Update #8 Hoon Hay Valley Rd and Early Valley Rd residents can return home

15 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Evacuated residents of Hoon Hay Valley Rd and Early Valley Rd can return home.

Fire Plans Public Consultation Now Open

15 Huitanguru 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency has opened public consultation on a review of its Fire Plans

Port Hills fire update #7

15 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency crews are continuing work to suppress and contain a fire at Christchurch’s Port Hills.

Port Hills fire update #6

15 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters, helicopters and heavy machinery will continue work to bring a fire at Christchurch’s Port Hills under control this morning.

Port Hills fire update #5

14 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Twenty-two Fire and Emergency crews will continue fire operations at a vegetation fire on the Port Hills, Christchurch overnight.

Port Hills Fire Update #4

14 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters, helicopters and heavy machinery are continuing to battle the vegetation fire on the Port Hills above Christchurch.

Port Hills fire update #3

14 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Further evacuations are taking place due to the Port Hills fire near Christchurch.