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Chipping Event

What is a Chipping Day? This service, provided for free by the Poway Neighborhood Emergency Corps and Fire Safe Council in coordination with San Diego County Fire, allows residents to dispose of their green waste without having to worry about green bin availability. Our goal is to support homeowners in completing their defensible space and vegetation management by offering free green waste disposal. Now is the time to trim tree branches and cut back brush. Do you need assistance with hauling your debris? Call the Poway Neighborhood Emergency Corps for assistance with picking up and hauling your debris. 

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11th Annual Emergency & Safety Fair

Saturday May 31, 2025 9 AM - 1 PM Join us in Old Poway Park to receive preparedness information and other valuable resources.

Last Chance Survival

Wildfire is coming, what are the most informed decisions that you can make? Saturday March 16, learn from experts in the field about survival in the wildland fire environment.

Fire Smart Landscaping

Fire Smart Landscaping is more than just maintenance. These concepts and practices can help protect your home from wildfire. View the presentation from Fire Advisor Luca Carmignani here.

Firewise Communities

PNEC, as the Poway Fire Safe Council, can help guide you and your neighbors through the process of becoming a Firewise USA Community.

Large Animal Evacuation Planning

October 18th, 2023 a panel of public safety professionals will speak with the community about planning for the evacuation of large animals.

Community Chipping Day

August 12th, 2023 at PHS north parking lot. Plan ahead to bring in your cut branches, bushes, and other vegetation.

Picnic with the Chief

July 17th, 2024 Poway Fire Chief Jeff Chumbley addressed the community on wildfire preparedness.

Need help with your energy bill?

SDG&E recognizes that this is still a challenging time for many customers and wants to help.

Safe Poway Neighborhoods

At the April 2023 Community Meeting the San Diego Sheriff Poway Station presented on various safety topics.

Alternative Power Options

At the February 2023 Community Meeting we discussed alternative power options to plan for public safety power shutoffs.