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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Black Jack Road vegetation fire update

11 January 2025 | Emergency Information

Due to the vegetation that is burning and the steep hillside, we have closed Black Jack Road to keep motorists safe until further notice.

Whangārei vegetation fire update #5

10 January 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand now has the vegetation fire in Whangārei under control, and is standing crews down for the evening at 8pm.

Whangārei vegetation fire update #4

10 January 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand continues to battle the vegetation fire in Whangārei today.

Whangārei vegetation fire update

9 January 2025 | Emergency Information

Evacuations are underway for a number of homes near a large vegetation fire south of Whangārei.

Burnham vegetation fire update #4

13 December 2024 | Emergency Information

Update #4 - Vegetation fire near Burnham, Canterbury

Burnham vegetation fire update #3

12 December 2024 | Emergency Information

Update #3 - Vegetation fire near Burnham, Canterbury

Burnham vegetation fire update #2

12 December 2024 | Emergency Information

Update #2 - Vegetation fire near Burnham, Canterbury

Burnham vegetation fire update #1

12 December 2024 | Emergency Information

Update #1 - Vegetation fire near Burnham, Canterbury