Emergency preparedness activities are not limited to individual households and businesses. Social service agencies, faith-based organizations, and volunteer groups also play an important role. Groups share needed information and resources with local community members. These groups can also be vital to volunteer efforts during and after an emergency.
Key Considerations
Community groups often have reach with members of the population that others don’t. The Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management (KCDEM) works with local groups to share preparedness information.
KCDEM also works with community organizations to expand local shelter efforts. When cooling stations were needed in the county, local groups were key. Please email KCDEM if your community organization would like to help with future events.
Local Help
The Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management (KCDEM) will review the emergency preparedness plan of your organization if invited to do so. Email us here.
Kitsap County uses Functional Assessment Service Teams to help people with access and functional needs during emergencies. Check with KCDEM for details.
Check with KCDEM for brochures and other material for use by your organization. Email us here.
Classes
KCDEM holds public programs on emergency preparedness. Visit our Speakers Bureau to schedule a presentation. Also, KCDEM holds regular classes on topics of interest to the general public. See our calendar for details.
KCDEM News
1/15/2022 – Tsunami advisory cancelled for Washington state
The tsunami advisory for the Washington and Oregon coasts is cancelled. No tsunami danger exists for the area. To repeat, the tsunami advisory is cancelled. Again, there is no tsunami danger for Washington state. If [...]
01/15/22 Tsunami advisory issued for the coast. Impact to inner coastal waters possible.
UPDATE: Kitsap County Emergency Management continues to monitor this tsunami advisory to the outer coast counties of Washington and is participating in hourly calls with State Emergency Management. (An advisory means "Stay away from shore.") [...]
Severe Weather Shelters Open January 7, 2022
Due to anticipated freezing weather conditions, four Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open Friday, January 7. Additionally, special measures are being taken at the shelters to prevent the spread of viruses, including COVID-19.Hours of [...]
Events
Helpful Links
- Faith-Based Community Preparedness (source: FEMA)
- Voluntary and Community-Based Organizations (source: FEMA)
