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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Hawke's Bay fires 5pm update

22 October 2025 | Emergency Information

Firefighters continue to actively work to bring the three active fires in the Pōrangahau area under control.

Kaikoura, Hawke's Bay fire updates, prepare for Thursday's weather

22 October 2025 | Emergency Information

Updates on fires around the motu and preparation for Thursday.

High winds a fire danger in Hawke’s Bay

18 September 2025 | Emergency Information

Hawke's Bay people urged to avoid lighting fires in high winds

Southbridge Canterbury vegetation fire update 3

18 September 2025 | Emergency Information

Southbridge vegetation fire now contained

Southbridge Canterbury Vegetation fire update 2

18 September 2025 | Emergency Information

Southbridge vegetation fire controlled to 38 hectares

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews respond to multiple fires across Canterbury region

17 September 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are battling eight vegetation fires across the Canterbury region.

Broken gas main closes road in Otaki

12 September 2025 | Emergency Information

Otaki main road closed due to gas main leak

New World Victoria Park fire update #6

18 June 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has handed back the Victoria Park New World to the building’s owners, following yesterday’s fire.