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.

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Karaka gas leak resolved

26 Poutūterangi 2024 | Emergency Information

Residents in the vicinity of Hingaia Peninsula School in Karaka are free to open windows and doors, and go outside as a gas leak in the area has been resolved.

Gas Leak - Karaka residents warned to stay indoors

26 Poutūterangi 2024 | Emergency Information

Residents living near Hingaia Peninsula school in Karaka, Auckland, should stay inside with doors and windows closed due to a gas leak.

Outdoor fires prohibited in Central and Coastal Hawke's Bay

25 Poutūterangi 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Central and Coastal Hawke's Bay fire seasons go to prohibited while the rest of Hawke's Bay remains in a restricted fire season

Fire season changes for Auckland mainland and parts of Hauraki Gulf

25 Poutūterangi 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland mainland will move from a restricted fire season to an open fire season from 9am on Monday 25 March 2024, until further notice.

Large vegetation fire burning on shores of Whangape Harbour

22 Poutūterangi 2024 | Emergency Information

Vegetation fire burning in remote bushland on Whangape Harbour.

North Waikato moves to an open fire season

19 Poutūterangi 2024 | Fire Season Updates

North Waikato will move from a restricted fire season to an open fire season from 9am on Tuesday 19 March, until further notice.

Fire and Emergency seeking community voices for new Local Advisory Committees

14 Poutūterangi 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency currently works with seven Local Advisory Committees (LACs) around the country to ensure communities’ voices and interests are reflected.

Parts of Canterbury move to a restricted fire season

14 Poutūterangi 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Canterbury plains and coastal fire zones will move from a prohibited to a restricted fire season from 0800 hours on Friday 15 March, until further notice.