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How Prepared is Poway

Community Meeting: How Prepared is Poway?

6:30PM to 8:30PM, Wednesday January 29

13325 Civic Center Drive, City Hall Council Chambers

Join us for a discussion with the Poway Fire Department, the Poway Water Department, the Poway Division of the San Diego Sheriff’s Office,
and San Diego Gas and Electric to discuss Poway’s preparedness for wildfire, evacuations, and public safety power shutoffs.

This meeting is open to all Poway residents.

Learn how the City’s first responders have prepared for wildfire, how evacuations are issued, and how a public safety power shutoff is determined.
Get valuable resources to help you be more prepared.

See upcoming events and review previous event information

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.