Join the Poway Neighborhood Emergency Corps and Fire Safe Council as we host City of Poway Fire Chief Biran Mitchell for a community picnic and presentation on Poway’s wildfire preparedness. Families are welcome to attend and a small activity area will be available for children under the age of 12. Advance registration is required for planning and food preparation – please register at https://bit.ly/PowayPicnic2025.
Picnic with the Chief
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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.
Amateur Radio Field Day
The Poway Amateur Radio Society, in partnership with PNEC, is participating in the annual Amateur Radio Field Day on June 23rd and 24th. Come visit us at Lake Poway Park to learn more.
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.
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.
Watch the KUSI Segment with PNEC’s Terri Sorenson on Emergency Preparation
Watch the KUSI Segment with PNEC’s Terri Sorenson on Emergency Preparation Click here to watch the video above. POWAY (KUSI) – Preparation for an emergency starts well before tragedy strikes,