Kitsap County continues “Ready, Set, Go!” evacuation messaging campaign
13-County "Ready, Set, Go!" Evacuation Campaign Urges Communities to Prepare for Wildfire Kitsap County, along with 12 other Western Washington counties and the Suquamish Tribe, is highlighting the importance of “Ready, Set, Go!” evacuation messaging as another wildfire season approaches. Emergency managers in King, Pierce, Snohomish, Clark, Thurston, Kitsap, Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, Island, Clallam, Grays Harbor, and Jefferson counties, as well as the Suquamish Tribe, are all working together [...]
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 at KCDEM made a huge impact by training for disaster response and supporting community outreach.
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!
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