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.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111

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Lower fire risk across Mid-South Canterbury prompts fire season changes

News and media|16 April 2024

All fire zones in Mid-South Canterbury which are currently in a restricted fire season will move to an open fire season, and all those in a prohibited fire season will move to a restricted fire season from 5am Tuesday 16 April, until further notice.

Westland joins Buller and Grey Districts in restricted fire season

News and media|13 January 2023

Westland District has joined the rest of the West Coast in a restricted fire season as at 08:00 this morning (13 January)

The smallest spark can cause a fire

News and media|28 November 2019

Fires can and do start from the smallest spark - especially in rural and semi-rural areas during the summer.

Nelson and Tasman Districts move to open fire season

News and media|9 August 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Nelson Tasman District will move to an open fire season from 8am Monday August 12, for the first time in almost 30 years.

Waipara fire update #3

News and media|2 September 2024

With more high winds forecast Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews will closely monitor the fire burning in a forestry block north of Waipara overnight.

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