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

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Fire and Emergency NZ bans fireworks and sky lanterns in Canterbury

9 Huitanguru 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fireworks and sky lanterns are banned across Canterbury and Kaikōura from 8am Friday 9 February until further notice.

Fireworks and sky lanterns banned in Wellington District

9 Huitanguru 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is banning the use of fireworks and sky lanterns for the Wellington District, including the Wairarapa, until further notice.

Onehunga Fire Update #5

8 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency crews are making good progress at the scene of an industrial fire in Onehunga.

Lee Valley Fire Update #7

8 Huitanguru 2024 | Announcements

The fire at Lee Valley is expected to be fully contained by the end of tomorrow, although it will take longer to put out.

Lee Valley Update #6

8 Huitanguru 2024 | Announcements

Firefighters, helicopters and heavy machinery operators are continuing efforts to contain the Lee Valley fire and bring it under control.

Onehunga Fire Update # 4

8 Huitanguru 2024 | Announcements

Onehunga timber and waste fire update #4 Crews continue to work at the fire ground today

Lee Valley Fire Update #5

8 Huitanguru 2024 | Announcements

The Lee Valley fire is not yet controlled or contained, but there has been no reported damage to property overnight, aside from the forest itself.

Lee Valley Fire Update #4

7 Huitanguru 2024 | Announcements

Firefighting has paused overnight at Lee Valley, but heavy machinery operators will be working through the night to cut firebreaks.