Kitsap County joins regional “Ready, Set, Go!” evacuation messaging campaign
The threat of wildfire has increased across the nation, including in Western Washington. One important step in facing that threat is preparing to communicate quickly with residents and businesses if evacuation from a wildfire or another hazard is necessary. As wildfire season begins here in Washington, Kitsap County is joining forces with six other counties to highlight the regional “Ready, Set, Go!” evacuation campaign. The campaign outlines the three evacuation [...]
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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.
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“Ready, Set, Go!” campaign promotes clear evacuation messaging
A dozen Western Washington counties and the Suquamish Tribe are joining first responder partners to highlight the importance of "Ready, Set, Go!" evacuation messages as another wildfire season approaches. Emergency managers in Kitsap, King, Pierce, [...]
