Kitsap County continues “Ready, Set, Go!” evacuation messaging campaign
13-County "Ready, Set, Go!" Evacuation Campaign Urges Communities to Prepare for Wildfire Kitsap County, along with 12 other Western Washington counties and the Suquamish Tribe, is highlighting the importance of “Ready, Set, Go!” evacuation messaging as another wildfire season approaches. Emergency managers in King, Pierce, Snohomish, Clark, Thurston, Kitsap, Whatcom, [...]
September is National Preparedness Month
Is your family prepared for the disasters that could impact Kitsap County? Learn more about local threats and hazards, and then get at least two weeks prepared!
Here, you’ll find information about preparedness for:
Become a Volunteer
KCDEM welcomes your help. Volunteers play a vital role in helping Kitsap County prepare for, respond to and recover from larger emergencies and disasters. Volunteer today!
Get connected!
The Kitsap County Alert is an emergency notification system that helps you stay informed about the local hazards and threats that may impact you and your family. To register or update your information, click here. Sign ups are free!
Holiday Closures
KCDEM will close on:
- Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day
Recent News
CERT training begins September 17
The next offering of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Kitsap County starts September 17. This nationally certified training provides community members the opportunity to learn the vital skills and teamwork essential to [...]
READY BREMERTON 2026 – Free Disaster Preparedness Fair – Sept. 19
READY BREMERTON 2026 is a FREE kid-friendly disaster preparedness fair on Saturday, September 19 at the Evergreen Rotary Park in Bremerton from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Come ready to learn from several local organizations, [...]
Severe Weather Shelters open March 14
Due to anticipated freezing weather conditions, the Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open Saturday, March 14, 2026. Hours of operation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. except as noted for the Kingston [...]
