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
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News and media

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Gas Leak - Karaka residents warned to stay indoors icon

Gas Leak - Karaka residents warned to stay indoors

26 March 2024 | Emergency Information

Residents living near Hingaia Peninsula school in Karaka, Auckland, should stay inside with doors and windows closed due to a gas leak.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.