Preparing for King Tides this winter
At this time of the year, the combination of abnormally high tides, heavy rain, and the gravitational pull between the Earth and the moon can cause a phenomenon known as King Tides. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts possible higher ‘King Tide’ levels on certain days between November and February in Kitsap. This increases the risk for coastal flooding in Kitsap County. A King Tide is colloquially used [...]
Severe Weather Shelter
Did you know that Kitsap County offers severe weather shelters during extreme cold weather? Learn more about the availability of this service. Interested in helping at one of the severe weather shelters? Sign-up today to be a volunteer.
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!
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!
Holiday Closures
KCDEM will close on:
- December 25 in observance of Christmas
Recent News
Thank you KCDEM volunteers!
It is National Volunteer week, and we'd like to shout out a huge THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! Kitsap County has a total of 5,520 volunteers within all of the volunteer programs throughout the [...]
CERT training begins March 20, 2024
The next offering of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Kitsap County starts March 20. This nationally certified training provides community members the opportunity to learn the vital skills and teamwork essential to assist [...]
Severe Weather Shelters open Mar. 5 & 6
Due to anticipated freezing weather conditions, the Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open Tuesday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 6. Hours of operation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. except as noted [...]
