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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Fire ban lifted in parts of Otago

15 April 2026 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Otago Central, Naseby and Lakes zones into a restricted fire season as of 8am on Wednesday 15 April.

Manawatū-Whanganui coastal zone moves to open fire season

14 April 2026 | Fire Season Updates

The Manawatū-Whanganui coastal zone will move into an open fire season from 8am Tuesday 14 April, until further notice.

Muriwhenua zone in Northland District to move to restricted fire season

8 April 2026 | Fire Season Updates

The Muriwhenua zone of Te Tai Tokerau Northland District will move into a restricted fire season from 8am, Wednesday 8 April.

Marlborough South moving back to restricted fire season

7 April 2026 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the prohibited fire season in the Marlborough South zone, as of 8am on Wednesday 8 April.

Coromandel and North Waikato move to open fire season

7 April 2026 | Fire Season Updates

Coromandel and North Waikato fire districts move back into an open fire season until further notice.

Restricted fire season for Waiheke Island and Great Barrier Island

2 April 2026 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand revoked the prohibited fire season on Waiheke Island and Great Barrier Island at 8am yesterday (Wednesday 1 April).

Parts of Nelson-Marlborough moving to restricted fire season

31 March 2026 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is declaring a restricted fire season in the Coastal, Waimea and Lake Rotoiti zones of the Nelson-Marlborough District.

Restricted fire season for Manawatū-Whanganui coastal zone

25 March 2026 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency is moving the Manawatū-Whanganui coastal zone into a restricted fire season at 8am today, Wednesday 25 March, until further notice.