An epidemic is a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time. Pandemics are epidemics that have reached global proportions. As the COVID-19 pandemic has shown, Kitsap County is vulnerable to the spread of infectious disease. Based on a recent assessment of Kitsap County, epidemics are rated a moderate risk threat.
What is KCDEM doing to address epidemics?
Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management (KCDEM) works with the Kitsap Public Health District and others during pandemics. Projects include:
- Establish an Emergency Operations Center (EOC.) The EOC coordinates efforts and puts resources towards the most urgent problems. An EOC can be local or regional.
- Activate volunteer programs to assist.
- Form a critical supply chain for equipment, supplies, and services.
- Secure funding.
- Coordinate regional efforts via an Incident Management Organization.
Volunteers Make a Difference
A volunteer appreciation event was held at the KCDEM Staging area December 15th to recognize volunteers who have given so much to the COVID-19 response [...]
Why Volunteer?
A survey was recently sent to our volunteers asking them why they find it rewarding to donate their time. Some of their comments are below. [...]
Incident Command Class (ICS) – Graduates new students
The National Incident Management System (NIMS) was established by FEMA and includes the Incident Command System (ICS). NIMS is used as the standard for emergency management [...]
Helpful Links
- COVID-19 Resources and Information in Kitsap County (source: Kitsap Gov)
- Kitsap County COVID-19 Page (source: Kitsap Public Health District)
- Communicable Diseases (source: Kitsap Public Health District)
- Washington State Department of Public Health (source: WA Department of Health)
- National Pandemic Strategy (source: CDC)
- COVID-19 (source: CDC)
- Prepare for local disasters
- Learn about local programs
