Public Safety
Wildfire preparedness
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Wildfire preparedness and Firewise enforcement→At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.
Public comments (4)
ConcernedRobert DeckerSep 23, 2026
With RIMWAT, asked why the firewise ordinance still isn't enforced and invited residents to Red Cross training September 30 at the library.
Payson Town Council - Regular - Sep 23, 2026 · 26:07 →SupportiveRobert DeckerSep 9, 2026
Announced the Red Cross is coming to Payson and described coordination of safety centers for power shutoffs and wildfire evacuations, noting Payson lacks a published evacuation plan.
Payson Town Council - Regular - Sep 9, 2026 · 20:57 →SupportiveRobert DeckerAug 12, 2026
RIMWAT member urged the council to fund firewise education and revive the fire-hardening ordinance, saying the town is not prepared and wildfire season is now year-round.
Payson Town Council - Regular - Aug 12, 2026 · 9:38 →ConcernedRobert DeckerMar 25, 2026
Said the town still lacks a public evacuation plan and hasn't funded Firewise enforcement, warning a wildfire could be catastrophic.
Payson Town Council - Regular - Mar 25, 2026 · 23:00 →