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

Chatham Islands LAC

Chatham Islands Local Advisory Committee - mihi mai rā.

Read more about the members of the Chatham Islands Local Advisory Committee.

DEENA WHAITIRI (Chair)
Deena Whaitiri

Deena is a Chair of Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri Iwi Trust and works as the Sorted Kāinga Ora Facilitator for the Chatham Islands Housing Partnership Trust. Raised on Wharekauri, Deena returned in 2014 after living in other parts of New Zealand and abroad. She is deeply committed to local housing and community development.
BRENT SWANSON (Deputy Chair)
Brent Swanson

Brent is a National Aviation Safety Manager for the Department of Conservation. A former police officer with over 30 years’ experience, he has led emergency responses locally and internationally. Brent is also a volunteer senior firefighter at Lake Tekapo and brings extensive crisis leadership and aviation safety expertise.
JENNA HOVERD (Member)
Jenna Hoverd Jenna (Moriori and Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri) was born and raised on the Chatham Islands and works for the Department of Conservation. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Geography and has strong knowledge of the ecological dynamics of both Pitt and Chatham Islands, some of which are unique to the islands. Jenna is active across community groups and committed to voicing local needs.
MELODIE ERUERA-FRASER (Member)
Melodie Eruera-Fraser

Melodie is a 10th generation Chatham Islander and an advocate for whānau, iwi and community. She works at the Waitangi Store and is a Whānau Ora Navigator for Ha o Te Ora o Wharekauri Trust. Melodie is also a trustee of Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri and active in community initiatives like the Golden Oldies.

The map below shows the area that the Chatham Islands LAC covers