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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Lewis Pass Road Fire Update #4

16 Huitanguru 2025 | Emergency Information

Firefighters have contained the 40-hectare fire burning on SH7 between Springs Junction and Hanmer Springs.

Lewis Pass Road fire update #3

15 Huitanguru 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews will continue their work on the fire overnight.

Lewis Pass Road fire update #2

15 Huitanguru 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is still responding to a large vegetation fire on Lewis Pass Road in the Island Hills, Hurunui.

Lewis Pass Road fire update

15 Huitanguru 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is battling a large vegetation fire on Lewis Pass Road this afternoon.

Fireworks and open air fires prohibited in Strath Taieri zone

14 Huitanguru 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in Otago’s Strath Taieri zone from 8am on Saturday 15 February.

Restricted fire season for parts of Hawke's Bay

14 Huitanguru 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will be moving parts of Hawke’s Bay into a restricted fire season from 9am, Friday 14 February, until further notice.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand deploys aviation specialist to Tasmanian fires

13 Huitanguru 2025 | Deployments

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has sent a wildfire aviation specialist to Australia.

Fire investigators seek help from Roxburgh community after Town Hall fire

7 Huitanguru 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand investigators looking into the cause of the Roxburgh Town Hall fire yesterday are asking for help from the local community.