You can Prepare in a Year for emergencies and disasters
Being prepared for disasters may seem daunting or intimidating, but it’s actually much easier than you may think. The Prepare in a Year book that is available online, is a great way to get started! The book will help walk you through 12 important steps for disaster preparedness. It’s as simple as completing one activity a month. By the end of 12 months, you’ll be much better prepared! Remember that [...]
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!
Recent News
Severe Weather Shelters open March 9
Due to anticipated freezing weather conditions, the Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open Monday, March 9, 2026. Hours of operation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. except as noted for the Kingston [...]
CERT training begins May 21
The next offering of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Kitsap County starts May 21. This nationally certified training provides community members the opportunity to learn the vital skills and teamwork essential to [...]
Severe Weather Shelters open Feb 19-20
Due to anticipated freezing weather conditions, the Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open Thursday, February 19 and Friday, February 20, 2026. Hours of operation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. except as [...]
