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Additional rain increases risk of landslides
Notification from the National Weather Service: All the heavy rain this weekend has put extra pressure on soil instability, which leads to an increased threat of landslides. Landslide warning signs include: - Springs, seeps or saturated ground in areas that have not typically been wet before - New cracks or unusual bulges in the ground, pavement, or sidewalks - Soil moving away from foundations - Broken water lines or other [...]
Severe Weather Shelter
Did you know that Kitsap County offers severe weather shelters during extreme cold weather? Learn more about the availability of this service. Interested in helping at one of the severe weather shelters? Sign-up today to be a volunteer.
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:
- December 24 in observance of Christmas
- December 31 in observance of New Year’s Day
State Emergency Operations Officer Report for Duty Officer
The State Duty officer relayed call from a concerned citizen in relation to several "lines" of unknown foam on Puget Sound, visible from Kingston. Appropriate notifications were made.
Kitsap 9-1-1
The Dispatch center advises they are ramping up changing gears, a program which allows for adjustment of lower priority 9-1-1 calls to be handled directly by fire agency dispatch operations. The current high winds have [...]
National Response Center Report – Boat Ashore
Report of a 27' pleasure craft washed ashore during heavy winds. Consideration there may be fuel on board. Vessel is tied off to bench on the beach near Keyport. Appropriate parties notified.
