Poway Neighborhood Emergency Corps and Poway Fire Safe Council

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Poway Neighborhood Emergency Corps and Poway Fire Safe Council We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on disaster preparedness education.

We provide outreach activities and educational programs to better prepare community members for emergencies and disasters such as wildfires, earthquakes, and floods. PNEC vision is to organize community volunteers throughout Poway to provide emergency response assistance to our residents and business owners. An integral part of that vision is that every neighborhood in Poway will have a Neighborhood Emergency Coordinator. This person will be trained and ready to lead the effort to assist their neighborhood with evacuation, shelter in place, localized emergency, and other community needs. Preparedness Activities

-Disseminate emergency preparedness information for various emergency scenarios
-Participate in and/or conduct training seminars/workshops with local response agencies
-Participate in and/or conduct drills for various emergency scenarios
-Stockpile and encourage individuals to stockpile emergency supplies (food, water, batteries, etc.) Response and/or Recovery Activities

We will provide or coordinate the following community-based services:

-Communication and information services
-Housing/temporary shelter (community-based ARC trained teams)
-Animal Shelter/Services (Large Animal Support Team Volunteers)
-Food and meals for survivors and/or volunteers*
-Medical health services/first aid*
-Volunteer center services (at neighborhood/micro level)
-Search and rescue teams (encourage CERT volunteers)
-Special needs care for the elderly & handicapped*
-Transportation for survivors and their families
-Interpretation/translation resource location
-Mental health services
-Advocacy services*
-Insurance advocacy*

*=Identification of community resources only; serve as interface for resources,

**Cancellation!! Day of Service has been postponed for this Saturday, Sept 19, 2026. If you previously registered, or w...
09/17/2026

**Cancellation!! Day of Service has been postponed for this Saturday, Sept 19, 2026. If you previously registered, or were planning on showing up, aside from registration, please note that we have postponed this event to Saturday, November 7th. Future postings for new registration will follow in October.

🔥 Come Get Dirty With Us! 🔥📝 REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER: SIGN UP HERE https://tinyurl.com/RegisterPNECThe Poway Fire Safe Co...
08/26/2026

🔥 Come Get Dirty With Us! 🔥

📝 REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER: SIGN UP HERE https://tinyurl.com/RegisterPNEC

The Poway Fire Safe Council is holding our first Community Day of Service Event and invite you to roll up your sleeves and help us make a difference in our community!

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Poway Fire Station 1
13050 Community Rd. — Back parking lot off Civic Center Dr.

🌿 No special experience needed — just a willingness to help!
👥 Volunteers Ages 16 & Older

Give a few hours. Help a neighbor. Build a more fire-ready Poway.

🙋 Come join us! Bring a friend, family member, or neighbor.

📝 DON'T FORGET - REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER: SIGN UP HERE https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbVaEQDCXr4fwo7BQCcmgXw8K_q5jpPWs4pDFi9TPC7s3zvg/viewform?usp=header

The Poway Neighborhood Emergency Corps/Fire Safe Council offers Defensible Space Assistance to City of Poway homeowners ...
08/12/2026

The Poway Neighborhood Emergency Corps/Fire Safe Council offers Defensible Space Assistance to City of Poway homeowners who may be unable to complete wildfire-prevention work because of physical, financial, or other barriers.

🔥 Help make your home and our Poway community more fire resilient.

APPLY TODAY:
https://bit.ly/PowayWildfirePrograms

Please share this information with a neighbor, friend, or family member who may need assistance.

07/27/2026
A huge thank you to everyone who came out today and helped clear brush and trees around your homes! 🌿 It was definitely ...
07/25/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came out today and helped clear brush and trees around your homes! 🌿 It was definitely a hot one, but your hard work and dedication make a real difference.

We'll share details about our next Green-Waste Disposal Event soon. Until then, let's keep up the great work to help make Poway safer from wildfires.

Thank you for doing your part to protect our community! 🔥💚

Chipping Day is here! Currently in progress. Bring your green-waste to us by 1 pm today.
07/25/2026

Chipping Day is here! Currently in progress. Bring your green-waste to us by 1 pm today.

Got Greenwaste? We can chip it for you! Saturday, July 25, Fire Station #2 16912 Wrestling Ct. from 9am to 1pm. Don't l...
07/18/2026

Got Greenwaste? We can chip it for you! Saturday, July 25, Fire Station #2 16912 Wrestling Ct. from 9am to 1pm. Don't let disposal stop you from creating defensible space. Clear your property of dead & dying brush, trim trees and cut back bushes. Bring your cut green waste to be chipped and disposed. Email us at [email protected] if you need assistance hauling. (Dumpster on site for larger green waste. If you can lift it in, you can dump it.)

07/08/2026

🚒🌲 Join your neighbors for our Picnic with the Chief & Annual Poway Wildfire Update! Register: https://bit.ly/PowayPicnic2026

Wildfire preparedness is a community effort, and there's no better time to connect, learn, and prepare together.

Bring the family and enjoy:
🍔 Complimentary hamburgers and hot dogs
🎈 Fun activities for kids
🏡 Preparedness booths with helpful resources
🎤 Chief Mitchell's annual wildfire update and tips to help you better prepare your home and family

Whether you're new to Poway or have lived here for years, this is a great opportunity to ask questions, learn from local experts, and build your wildfire preparedness plan alongside your community.

📅 Thursday, July 16
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Poway Community Center – Oaks Hall
13094 Civic Center Dr.

✅ Reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/PowayPicnic2026

We hope you'll join us for an evening of good food, great conversation, and a shared commitment to keeping our community prepared.

📅 Thursday, July 16
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Poway Community Center – Oaks Hall
13094 Civic Center Dr.

Space is limited, so register today! We look forward to seeing you there.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on disaster preparedness education. We provide outreach activities and educational programs to better prepare community members for emergencies and disasters such as wildfires, earthquakes, and floods.

ARRL/PARS Field Day event this year. Great location and perfect weather. Fantastic people, many guests and great contact...
06/30/2026

ARRL/PARS Field Day event this year. Great location and perfect weather. Fantastic people, many guests and great contacts. Great job to those who made it happen!

PARS ARRL Field Day event happening today. Poway’s Kohl’s parking lot by In N Out. It’s at 11 AM today.
06/27/2026

PARS ARRL Field Day event happening today. Poway’s Kohl’s parking lot by In N Out. It’s at 11 AM today.

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