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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More restrictions for Hawke’s Bay as fire risk spikes

22 December 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand enforces further restrictions for the Hawke's Bay.

Total fire ban for more of Hawke’s Bay from Friday 19 December

19 December 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is enforcing a total fire ban on open-air fires in the Southern Hawkes Bay Coast and Porangahau zones of Hawke’s Bay.

Restricted fire season for Gisborne and surrounding areas

16 December 2025 | Fire Season Updates

The Kōpūtūtea zone of Fire and Emergency New Zealand's Tairāwhiti District will enter a restricted fire season from 8am on Tuesday 16 December.

Temporary fire ban for Manawatū-Whanganui District

15 December 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is enforcing a total fire ban on open-air fires and fireworks, including paper lanterns, in the Manawatū-Whanganui.

Thames-Coromandel moves to restricted fire season

15 December 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Thames-Coromandel to a restricted fire season at 9am on Tuesday 16 December, until further notice.

Restricted fire season for Canterbury

15 December 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Canterbury will enter a restricted fire season from 11.59pm on Monday, 15 December, until further notice.

Prohibited and restricted fire seasons for Hawke’s Bay

15 December 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is enforcing prohibited and restricted fire seasons for part of the Hawke's Bay.

South Marlborough moving to restricted fire season

10 December 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Marlborough South area into a restricted fire season from 8am, Thursday 11 December, until further notice.