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.

Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Emergency Alerts

STAY INSIDE notice

Recycling plant fire Hillside Road Wairau Valley update at 0915 25 April 2025

Hillside Road Wairau Valley Recycling Plant fire STAY INSIDE notice has been lifted.


Fire and Emergency New Zealand is partnering with NEMA and other agencies including NZ Police, Ministry of Primary Industries and Ministry of Health to use the Emergency Mobile Alerts to alert people if their lives, property or health are at serious risk. The Emergency Mobile Alerts system operates in accordance with an agreed Support and Operational Model developed by NEMA in consultation with the participating agencies.