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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Pukaki Downs fire update #5 + media standup

21 September 2023 | Emergency Information

The fire at Pukaki Downs is still burning, but is largely confined within the existing perimeter.

Pukaki Downs fire update #4

21 September 2023 | Emergency Information

Seven helicopters with monsoon buckets are now in operation at the Pukaki Downs fire.

Pukaki Downs fire update #3

21 September 2023 | Emergency Information

Six helicopters will be operating at the Pukaki Downs fire this morning.

Pukaki Downs fire update #2

20 September 2023 | Emergency Information

Six properties have been evacuated as a precaution due to the large fire at Pukaki Downs, north of Twizel.

Fire and Emergency battling large Pukaki Downs fire

20 September 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency crews are attending to a large fire at Pukaki Downs, north of Twizel.

Auckland CBD gas leak now contained

25 August 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency can confirm a gas leak in Auckland’s central city is now contained.

Auckland CBD gas leak

24 August 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency crews were called to a gas leak at the intersection of Customs Street East and Gore Street in Auckland's city centre at 4.48pm this afternoon

Fire and Emergency NZ sends taskforce team to support severe weather event response in Tairāwhiti.

23 June 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency NZ sends crews from Hawkes Bay and Auckland to assist and support Tairāwhiti during a severe weather event.