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.

Call emergency services as soon as you are out and safe. Ask for FIRE.

Clearly state your address and let the operator know it anyone is still inside or has not made it to the safe meeting place.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111
Fire & Emergency New Zealand

UPDATE 10am 22/12/21 - Waiharara fire, Northland

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UPDATE 10am 22/12/21 - Waiharara fire, Northland

22 Hakihea 2021

The Kaimaumau community are returning to their homes this morning in time for Christmas. Thermal imaging overnight showed there were no hot spots or heat in the southern end of the fireground behind the Kaimaumau village. DOC representatives gave early christmas presents to the children of the community on behalf of Minister of Emergency Management and Conservation, Hon. Kiritapu Allen.

Until the next rain is forecast next Tuesday, Kaimaumau residents should disconnect down pipes from roof spouting to avoid ash and any debris going into water tanks. 

There is still active firefighting operations around the Kaimaumau area. If you don’t need to be in Kaimaumau, please stay away from the area, including no camping. Residents are asked to away from machinery and crews working behind properties.

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