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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News and media

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Canterbury fires update #3

19 January 2024 | Emergency Information

An update on fires in Amberley and Loburn today.

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Amberley fire contained

19 January 2024 | Emergency Information

A large vegetation fire burning at Amberley has been contained but cordons are still in place.

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Crews responding to multiple fires in Canterbury region

19 January 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency crews are responding to multiple fires in the Canterbury region today.

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Amberley Fire Update

19 January 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency crews are responding to a well-involved vegetation fire on Racecourse Road in Amberley.

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Upper Waitaki Fire Update #2

17 January 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters have contained a large grass and scrub fire in Upper Waitaki and are now dampening down hotspots.

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Upper Waitaki Fire Update # 1

17 January 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters and helicopters are working to bring a large grass fire in Upper Waitaki near Lake Benmore under control

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Complacency warning following recent Taranaki rain

17 January 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Recent rain in Taranaki has not dampened down the fire risk across the District.

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Twizel neighbourhoods helped to plan for wildfires

16 January 2024 | Announcements

Twizel’s Fire Chief is inviting householders in Manuka Terrace to get together and make a plan for reducing the risk of wildfire in their neighbourhood.