You can Prepare in a Year for emergencies and disasters
Being prepared for disasters may seem daunting or intimidating, but it’s actually much easier than you may think. The Prepare in a Year book that is available online, is a great way to get started! The book will help walk you through 12 important steps for disaster preparedness. It’s as [...]
September is National Preparedness Month
Is your family prepared for the disasters that could impact Kitsap County? Learn more about local threats and hazards, and then get at least two weeks prepared!
Here, you’ll find information about preparedness for:
Become a Volunteer
KCDEM welcomes your help. Volunteers play a vital role in helping Kitsap County prepare for, respond to and recover from larger emergencies and disasters. Volunteer today!
Get connected!
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!
Holiday Closures
KCDEM will close on:
- Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day
Recent News
Severe Weather Shelters open March 13
Due to anticipated freezing weather conditions, the Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open Friday, March 13, 2026. 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 March 9
Due to anticipated freezing weather conditions, the Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open Monday, March 9, 2026. Hours of operation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. except as noted for the Kingston [...]
CERT training begins May 21
The next offering of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Kitsap County starts May 21. This nationally certified training provides community members the opportunity to learn the vital skills and teamwork essential to [...]
