Ribbon Cutting at Open House
The ribbon cutting of the KCDEM Operations & Training Center included a number of elected officials, community leaders, distinguished guests and community members. Over 150 people attended the Open House and were able to walk through the recently constructed facility. They learned about how the Emergency Operations Center works and visited with the volunteer organizations under KCDEM that help Kitsap County prepare and respond to emergencies and disasters. Thanks to [...]
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Earthquake FYI
Preparing for an unknown emergency may not be romantic, but it does show you care! Get prepared today.
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
Holiday Closures
KCDEM will be closed on:
- President’s Day, February 16
Recent News
Severe Weather Shelters open Jan 7
Due to anticipated freezing weather conditions, the Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open Wednesday, January 7, 2025. Hours of operation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. except as noted for the Kingston [...]
Severe Weather Shelters open Dec 26 & 27
Due to anticipated freezing weather conditions, the Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open Friday, December 26 and Saturday, December 27, 2025. Hours of operation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. except as [...]
CERT training begins January 22
The next offering of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Kitsap County starts January 22. This nationally certified training provides community members the opportunity to learn the vital skills and teamwork essential to [...]
