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

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Climate and Severe Fire Seasons Part 2 NZ Fire Regions - Report #73 (2002)
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Winter cold brings open fire season to all Hawke’s Bay - people urged to be fire safe at home

News and media|14 May 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire season for Tararua East and Hawke’s Bay Coast as of 12pm Tuesday 14 May, until further notice.

Fire restrictions eased in parts of Mid-South Canterbury

News and media|31 January 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revoked the restrictions on lighting outdoor fires in the lower-lying areas of Mid-South Canterbury from 8am on Friday 31 January.

Third offender convicted and discharged for offences relating to the 2022 Awarua Wetlands wildfire during a total fire ban

News and media|27 June 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand acknowledges the decision of the Invercargill District Court yesterday for an offence under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017.

Climate and Severe Fire Seasons Part 4 - report #76 (2004)
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Lower fire risk across Mid-South Canterbury prompts fire season changes

News and media|16 April 2024

All fire zones in Mid-South Canterbury which are currently in a restricted fire season will move to an open fire season, and all those in a prohibited fire season will move to a restricted fire season from 5am Tuesday 16 April, until further notice.

Prohibited Fire Season for Mid-South Canterbury Hill Country from Friday

News and media|11 January 2024

Mid-South Canterbury’s hill and high country will move to a prohibited fire season on Friday 12 January at 8am, until further notice.

Aranga vegetation fire update

News and media|15 February 2022

Seven houses near Aranga in the Kaipara District of Northland have been evacuated with the help of Civil Defence as a safety precaution due to a scrub fire.