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.

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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Onehunga fire update #3

7 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters will continue operations overnight at the scene of the large timber and waste fire in Onehunga.

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Lee Valley Fire Update #3

7 Huitanguru 2024 | Announcements

An unauthorised drone seen flying around the fireground caused all helicopters to be grounded this evening, completely disrupting firefighting operations.

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Onehunga fire update

7 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

A large timber and waste fire in Onehunga is now contained.

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Lee Valley Fire Update #2

7 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters from nine brigades are responding to the fire in Lee Valley, supported by aerial attack. Eleven houses on River Terrace have been evacuated.

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Lee Valley Fire Update #1

7 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency is responding to a significant vegetation fire in the Lee Valley, in the Tasman District.

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Large industrial rubbish fire in Onehunga

7 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are currently responding to a large industrial rubbish fire in Onehunga.

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Kirwee and Glasnevin fire updates

7 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Updates on the two fires in Canterbury, as well as comment from District Commander Dave Stackhouse.

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Glasnevin fire update #3

6 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

A single lane of State Highway 1 has re-opened near Glasnevin following a large fire in the area.