Kitsap CERT supports Bremerton Marathon
The Bremerton Marathon was held on May 11 this spring and Kitsap CERT volunteers were there providing critical support. The race started at Evergreen Park and runner made their way through Manette, Illahee, Brownsville, Silverdale, Chico, and back to Evergreen Park. Along the way, CERT was supporting the race by providing traffic control as runner crossed busy streets and also staffed aid stations on the course. There were nine volunteers [...]
Be Cyber Aware
Did you know cyber attacks can lead to loss of money, personal, financial, and medical information? Find resources to help stay online. #BeCyberSmart.
Cyber Security Month Round-up: Be Cyber Smart
While October may be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, one can incorporate these activities any time of the year: • To protect your accounts from getting hacked, implement multi-factor authentication. This will make your accounts 99% less likely to get hacked. • Be sure to update your software regularly. It is okay to turn on automatic updates. • Always think before you click. Many cyber-attacks start with phishing emails. Never click on links or downloads that don’t look familiar to [...]
Become a Volunteer
KCDEM needs your help. Volunteers play a vital role in preparing for, responding to and recovering from an emergency situation or natural disaster. Volunteer today!
Stay Informed!
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 has no scheduled closures in October.
Recent News
Phase 1 Burn Ban begins July 6 as fire danger increases
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. – The Kitsap County Fire Marshal, in conjunction with the Kitsap County Fire Chiefs’ Association, announced on July 3 that they will impose a Phase I Outdoor Burning Ban at 8:00 a.m. [...]
KCDEM Position Opening: Plans, Training and Exercise Officer
Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management is hiring a new Plans, Training and Exercise Officer. This postion oversees disaster planning, develops a training program for staff, volunteers and agency partners, and administers an exercise program [...]
May is Wildfire Awareness Month in Washington
In Washington, almost a million people live in or near the forest, including many of us in Kitsap County. Are you prepared for wildfire? May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and Washington State Department of Natural [...]
