READY BREMERTON 2025 – Free Disaster Preparedness Fair
READY BREMERTON 2025 is a FREE kid-friendly disaster preparedness fair this Saturday, September 13 at the Bremerton Olympic College campus from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Several local organizations, along with some food trucks, will set up their resource booths in the parking lot right off Warren Avenue. September is National Preparedness Month. The national theme this year is "Preparedness Starts At Home." We believe that's true. At KCDEM we [...]
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 25 in observance of Christmas
Recent News
CERT training begins October 16
The next offering of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Kitsap County starts October 16. This nationally certified training provides community members the opportunity to learn the vital skills and teamwork essential to assist [...]
“Ready, Set, Go!” campaign promotes clear evacuation messaging
A dozen Western Washington counties and the Suquamish Tribe are joining first responder partners to highlight the importance of "Ready, Set, Go!" evacuation messages as another wildfire season approaches. Emergency managers in Kitsap, King, Pierce, [...]
Severe Weather Shelters open March 17
Due to anticipated freezing weather conditions, the Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open Monday, March 17, 2025. Hours of operation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. except as noted for the Kingston [...]
