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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Restricted fire season for Mid-South Canterbury plains and coastal zones

31 January 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Mid-South Canterbury plains and coastal zones will move to a restricted fire season at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 31 January, until further notice.

Prohibited Fire Season for Canterbury District

31 January 2024 | Announcements

The Canterbury District will move to a prohibited fire season from 11.59pm Wednesday 31 January, until further notice.

Hurunui District fire update #2

27 January 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters and heavy machinery are continuing to work on putting out the fire beside the Hurunui River at Domett.

Hurunui District fire update

27 January 2024 | Emergency Information

A fast-moving vegetation fire in the Domett Rd area of Hurunui District has been contained but is still burning.

Very high fire danger for Manawatū-Whanganui this weekend

26 January 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking people in the Manawatū, Whanganui and Horowhenua not to light any fires this weekend.

Southland moves back to open fire season

26 January 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Rain across the Southland District has seen a decrease in fire danger, prompting Fire and Emergency New Zealand to move the area back to an open fire season.

Canterbury moving to a restricted fire season

25 January 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The whole of Canterbury will move into a Restricted Fire Season tomorrow (Thursday 26 January) due to the increasing risk of wildfire.

Residents asked to avoid burning fires at beaches this summer

23 January 2024 | Community Education

Hawke’s Bay residents are being urged not to burn fires in the open, especially at beaches this summer.