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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Auckland weather update #1

27 January 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire crews are responding to over 400 emergency calls in Auckland due to the weather. People should only call 111 if life or safety is at risk.

Tasman fire largely contained

24 January 2023 | Emergency Information

A fire above the Shenandoah Saddle in the Tasman District is largely contained and SH65 has reopened under traffic management.

Firefighters decontaminating Stoke building after fire

24 January 2023 | Emergency Information

People in Stoke are asked to stay away from Elms St in Stoke while fire crews decontaminate a building where there has been a fire this morning.

Helicopters working to contain fire at Riwaka near Motueka

24 January 2023 | Emergency Information

Smoke from a fire in a forestry block at Riwaka Valley is visible from Motueka but no other property is at risk.

Long Gully (Coronet Peak) fire update #4

21 January 2023 | Emergency Information

Two crews of firefighters will return to the Long Gully fireground on the Skippers Road this morning to deal with a small number of hotspots. The road is open.

Long Gully (Coronet Peak) Update #1

20 January 2023 | Emergency Information

Ground crews and helicopters have resumed work on a vegetation fire at Long Gully on the Skippers Road this morning.

Long Gully (Coronet Peak) fire update #2

20 January 2023 | Emergency Information

The vegetation fire at Long Gully on the Skippers Road has been contained.

Don't complain about fireworks on Facebook - call 111

19 January 2023 | Emergency Information

People in the Mackenzie Basin concerned about backyard fireworks being let off while a ban is in place should call 111 rather than posting on Facebook.