Building resilience in our community
While we hope emergencies never happen, being prepared can make all the difference in protecting yourself, your loved ones, and our community. Click the images below to be guided with essential information to help you prepare for, respond to, and recover from potential emergencies.
Please familiarise yourself with your local community emergency hub using the location map.
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Fire Safety Information
Dwell ensures smoke detectors are installed and functioning in your home. Tenants are responsible for replacing batteries in their smoke alarms which will be discussed as part of your tenancy agreement.
Dwell Responsibilities
Maintain compliance with smoke alarms.
Plan evacuation schemes and host regular training for complexes with Evac schemes.
Tenant Responsibilities
Create a personal household plan with a getaway kit.
Follow all evacuation procedures that apply for your complex.
Keep escape routes and exit pathways in your home clear.
Assist and alert your neighbours if you are able to.
Participate in fire drills when required.
Report all fire, emergencies and hazards to Dwell as soon as practical
Fire and Emergency New Zealand website
The Fire and Emergency New Zealand website provides tips and ideas on keeping you, your family and your home safe. Check out the fire safety checklists and fast fire fact videos which cover a range of different situations so you can stay fire-safe.
