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Severe Weather Shelter Volunteer Trainings

Community volunteers are needed to support the Severe Weather Shelters in Port Orchard, Silverdale and Kingston this winter. This program launched by Kitsap County Emergency Management (KCDEM) is now overseen by the Housing & Homeless Division of the Kitsap County Human Services Department. This is the 18th season of providing safe warm beds for those without adequate housing when the overnight temperature is expected to fall below freezing, or in [...]

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Earthquake FYI

https://www.kitsapdem.com/get-prepared/

Preparing for an unknown emergency may not be romantic, but it does show you care! Get prepared today.

Nisqually earthquake aftermath

Courtesy of the USGS

The 2001 Nisqually earthquake occurred at 10:54:32 local time on February 28, 2001 and lasted nearly a minute. The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.8 and caused extensive injuries and property damage.  Learn more about earthquakes, including the local threat in Kitsap County.

Be Alert!

Kitsap Alert is an emergency notification system that provides critical safety information in the event of an emergency in Kitsap County. You can choose to receive information via text message, email and/or an automated voice phone call. KCDEM moved to a new alert and warning platform in January, 2023. Information did not transfer over from the old system in an effort to protect the privacy of personal information.  Click here to register. Sign ups are free!

Preventing Fires

Tragically, thousands of families in the US are impacted each year because of house fires. Here are a few steps you can take to prevent a fire in your home from FEMA and the U.S. Fire Administration.
1. Test your smoke alarms regularly. Use the test button to make sure that they are working properly.
2. Make sure that fire extinguishers are fully charged and use only on small fires.
3. Consider installing a heat alarm for your garage.

 Holiday Closures

KCDEM will be closed on:

  • President’s Day, February 16

Recent News

CERT training begins November 4

October 9, 2026|

The next offering of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Kitsap County starts November 4. This nationally certified training provides community members the opportunity to learn the vital skills and teamwork essential to [...]

CERT training begins September 17

August 11, 2026|

The next offering of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Kitsap County starts September 17. This nationally certified training provides community members the opportunity to learn the vital skills and teamwork essential to [...]

Upcoming Events

CERT Training – Nov 2026

November 4 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The next offering of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Kitsap County starts November 4. This nationally certified training provides community members the opportunity [...]