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 and Emergency warns against complacency this long weekend

24 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning against complacency this long weekend.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire and weather update 2 - 23 October 6pm

23 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2025 | Announcements

Update on severe weather events and fires across New Zealand

Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire and weather update - 23 October 1pm

23 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2025 | Emergency Information

An update on the situation around the country at 1pm on 23 October during the severe weather event.

Hawke's Bay fires 5pm update

22 Whiringa-ā-nuku 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 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2025 | Emergency Information

Updates on fires around the motu and preparation for Thursday.

Ban on Open Fires and Fireworks over the Central South Island

22 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2025 | Announcements

A total ban on outdoor fires and fireworks comes into force in Marlborough, Canterbury and South Canterbury from noon today because of the extreme fire risk.

Ban on open fires and fireworks in Wellington and Hawke’s Bay regions

22 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Wellington and Hawke’s Bay Districts have enforced a total ban on outdoor fires and fireworks from midday today until 8am on Mo

Delay all outdoor fires this week

21 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to delay any outdoor fires they have planned from this week through until the end of Labour Day.