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 simple as completing one activity a month. By the end of 12 months, you’ll be much better prepared! Remember that [...]
Prepare in a Year
Prepping for back-to-school is a great time to ALSO involve kids in preparing for the next emergency.
- BEFORE an emergency, teach your child how to dial 911
- Who’s your emergency contact? Make sure the kids know who it is and practice with them.
- Update school records and discuss emergency contact numbers with kids before they go #BackToSchool
- Review your school’s plans for tornadoes, earthquakes and other disasters
Wildfire Preparedness
Before a wildfire happens, take time to:
- Know what to do before, during, and after a wildfire.
- Learn your evacuation routes and plan to evacuate if advised by local authorities.
- Have emergency supplies in place at home, at work, and in the car.
- Check your insurance policies to ensure you have enough coverage.
- Create a communications plan with your family.
Learn more about the threat of fires in Kitsap County.
Emergency Management Talk
The field of emergency management has tons of abbreviations. To help, Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management (KCDEM) has gathered terms used in and around emergency management projects. Use this list to learn more about emergency management and get comfortable around preparedness topics.
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
KCDEM has no scheduled closures in August.
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 [...]
