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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Port Hills fire update #5

14 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Twenty-two Fire and Emergency crews will continue fire operations at a vegetation fire on the Port Hills, Christchurch overnight.

Port Hills Fire Update #4

14 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters, helicopters and heavy machinery are continuing to battle the vegetation fire on the Port Hills above Christchurch.

Port Hills fire update #3

14 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Further evacuations are taking place due to the Port Hills fire near Christchurch.

Port Hills fire update #2

14 February 2024 | Emergency Information

An Emergency Mobile Alert has been issued advising all residents of Worsleys Road and Worsleys Spur to evacuate immediately.

Firefighters responding to Port Hills fire

14 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters are responding to a vegetation fire in the Port Hills near Christchurch.

Smoke Advisory for fire near Kerikeri

14 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency crews are responding to a building fire at a tyre centre on State Highway 10 near Kerikeri in Northland.

Final update - Lee Valley fire

12 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has finished its operations at the Lee Valley fire.

Lee Valley fire - Sunday update

11 February 2024 | Emergency Information

The fire at Lee Valley is now considered contained and controlled.