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 and Tekapo vegetation fires update #6

21 September 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency says it will escort people staying at Aoraki/Mt Cook out of the area this evening - if they want to leave.

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