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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Large vegetation fire burning on shores of Whangape Harbour

22 March 2024 | Emergency Information

Vegetation fire burning in remote bushland on Whangape Harbour.

Waitaki Fires Update #4

12 March 2024 | Emergency Information

Today 10 fire crews (35 firefighters), supported by one digger, continue to work on extinguishing a vegetation fire at Nenthorne.

Waitaki Fires Update #2

11 March 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters supported by helicopters are working to put out the two fires in the Waitaki District which began shortly after midnight.

Waitaki Fires Update #1

11 March 2024 | Emergency Information

Otago firefighters are tackling wildfires in two rural areas of the Waitaki District, which were both reported shortly after midnight.

Church Street update

8 March 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency are in attendance at an incident on Church Street in central Wellington this afternoon.

Wellington chemical leak final update

6 March 2024 | Emergency Information

People who were evacuated from an area of Central Wellington tonight are allowed to return, as firefighters have found no trace of a reported chemical leak.

Chemical Incident in Central Wellington

6 March 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency is responding to reports of a chemical leak in Central Wellington. People should avoid the Salamanca Rd / Kelburn Parade area.

Port Hills Fire Update #28

25 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Update #28 on progress on extinguishing Port Hills vegetation fire