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 [...]
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 Feb 19-20
Due to anticipated freezing weather conditions, the Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open Thursday, February 19 and Friday, February 20, 2026. Hours of operation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. except as [...]
Severe Weather Shelters open Feb 17-18
Due to anticipated freezing weather conditions, the Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open Tuesday, February 17 and Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Hours of operation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. except as [...]
Severe Weather Shelters open Feb 15
Due to anticipated freezing weather conditions, the Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open Sunday, February 15, 2026. Hours of operation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. except as noted for the Kingston [...]
