Flood Declaration issued for Point No Point
The area is unsafe. Vehicles could damage the roadway. Please do not visit the area during this emergency. Flood footage via Darren Gurnee on Youtube. Point No Point County Park and the surrounding area in Hansville is experiencing flooding due to a combination of heavy rains and a ‘King Tide’. The storm surge overtopped and damaged the beach berm located north of Point No Point [...]
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are key to making Kitsap County resilient. Learn more about volunteer opportunities:
- Community Emergency Response Team: Volunteers interested in learning disaster and emergency response skills to aid the community.
- Functional Assistance Support Team: Volunteers who find support for people with access and functional needs during emergency incidents.
- Kitsap Auxiliary Radio Service : Amateur radio operators who provide emergency communications skills.
- Medical Reserve Corps: Retired and current healthcare workers who are trained as a team to support disaster incidents.
- Public Education and Outreach: Volunteers who provide disaster preparedness information to groups and at community events.
- Search and Rescue: Various organizations that help find the missing and aid in recovery.
- Severe Weather Shelters: Volunteers who staff emergency overnight shelters during winter months.
Focus on Volunteers
Hundreds of volunteers made a huge impact to our community supporting the COVID-19 response here in Kitsap County. KCDEM is ramping up our regular volunteer teams now that we have pivoted from the COVID-19 response.
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 has no planned closures in April.
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!
Recent News
EMC Meeting April 4, 2023
EMC Meeting Notice 04.04.2023 EM Council Agenda 04.04.23 EMC Minutes 03 Jan 2023 FINAL The next Emergency Management Council (EMC) meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 12:30pm in person at [...]
Severe Weather Shelters open March 15
Due to anticipated freezing weather conditions, three Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (The Poulsbo site is NOT open tonight.) Hours of operation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 [...]
Severe Weather Shelters open March 14
Due to anticipated freezing weather conditions, three Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (The Poulsbo site is NOT open tonight.) Hours of operation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 [...]
