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Making 2022 your year to be prepared
The eruption of an underwater volcano this past weekend near Tonga in the South Pacific generated a tsunami that caused devastating damage to the island nation. Shortly after the eruption, tsunami alerts were triggered for Hawaii, Alaska, the west coast, and British Columbia. Local emergency managers spent most of last Saturday monitoring the tidal activity in coordination with the national the National Tsunami Warning Center, the Washington Department of Natural [...]
Resolve to Prepare in a Year
Are you prepared for an unexpected emergency like an earthquake or wildfire? Do you know how everyone will stay in touch? Take the first step by creating a communications plan. Ask an out-of-area friend or relative to be the contact for you and your family. Then, make sure everyone has the number written down or preprogrammed into a phone to use in case of emergency. Simple steps like this can make the difference.
Learn more about more about getting prepared for an emergency.
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!
Be Alert!
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:
- January 17 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Recent News
1/15/2022 – Tsunami advisory cancelled for Washington state
The tsunami advisory for the Washington and Oregon coasts is cancelled. No tsunami danger exists for the area. To repeat, the tsunami advisory is cancelled. Again, there is no tsunami danger for Washington state. If [...]
01/15/22 Tsunami advisory issued for the coast. Impact to inner coastal waters possible.
UPDATE: Kitsap County Emergency Management continues to monitor this tsunami advisory to the outer coast counties of Washington and is participating in hourly calls with State Emergency Management. (An advisory means "Stay away from shore.") [...]
Severe Weather Shelters Open January 7, 2022
Due to anticipated freezing weather conditions, four Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open Friday, January 7. Additionally, special measures are being taken at the shelters to prevent the spread of viruses, including COVID-19.Hours of [...]
