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.

97% of wildfires are caused by people in New Zealand

Spot the signs, stop wildfire

Can I light a fire?

97% of wildfires are caused by people in New Zealand

Spot the signs, stop wildfire

Can I light a fire?

Latest News

Bay of Plenty moves to open fire season

The Bay of Plenty will move to an open fire season from 9am Friday 30 January, until further notice.

Tairāwhiti’s Kōpūtūtea zone moves into open fire season

Open fire season for Kōpūtūtea zone in Tairāwhiti

Hawke’s Bay moves to open fire season

The Hawke’s Bay District will move to an open fire season from 9am Wednesday 28 January until further notice.

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