Kitsap CERT supports Bremerton Marathon
The Bremerton Marathon was held on May 11 this spring and Kitsap CERT volunteers were there providing critical support. The race started at Evergreen Park and runner made their way through Manette, Illahee, Brownsville, Silverdale, Chico, and back to Evergreen Park. Along the way, CERT was supporting the race by providing traffic control as runner crossed busy streets and also staffed aid stations on the course. There were nine volunteers [...]
Prepare in a Year
Learn more about what you can do to be at least 2 weeks ready before disaster strikes.
KCDEM Programs
The Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management (KCDEM) runs many volunteer programs to increase the county’s ability to respond to and recover from disasters. KCDEM also runs other programs to improve emergency response. These include:
- Community Emergency Response Team: Volunteers interested in emergency response and aiding the community.
- Kitsap Auxiliary Radio Service : Amateur radio operators who provide emergency communications skills.
- Medical Reserve Corps: Retired and current healthcare workers who volunteer in emergency situations.
- Severe Weather Shelters: Volunteers who staff overnight severe weather shelters in the winter months.
Learn more about KCDEM programs.
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!
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!
Holiday Closures
The KCDEM office will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for the Juneteenth federal holiday.
Recent News
Phase 1 Burn Ban begins July 6 as fire danger increases
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. – The Kitsap County Fire Marshal, in conjunction with the Kitsap County Fire Chiefs’ Association, announced on July 3 that they will impose a Phase I Outdoor Burning Ban at 8:00 a.m. [...]
KCDEM Position Opening: Plans, Training and Exercise Officer
Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management is hiring a new Plans, Training and Exercise Officer. This postion oversees disaster planning, develops a training program for staff, volunteers and agency partners, and administers an exercise program [...]
May is Wildfire Awareness Month in Washington
In Washington, almost a million people live in or near the forest, including many of us in Kitsap County. Are you prepared for wildfire? May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and Washington State Department of Natural [...]
