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Picnic with the Chief

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. This year we will discuss the 2026 wildfire outlook and how Poway responds to wildfire, what Zone Zero means for Poway residents, and help us develop our Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan. 

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/PowayPicnic2026.

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Fire Smart Landscaping

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