Ten Cooling Centers open August 14 – 16
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Bremerton and vicinity for Monday, August 14 through Tuesday, August 15. This period of hot weather will make heat related illness possible--especially in those people for whom it is difficult to escape the heat. Hot temperatures are now forecast to continue through Wednesday. On Monday, August 14, Tuesday, August 15 and Wednesday August 16 there will be ten Cooling [...]
Financial Planning for Disasters
The beginning of the new year is a great time to get your personal records in order and to prepare for a disaster. Making sure you have quick access to personal financial, insurance, medical and other records is crucial for jump starting the recovery process. Here are some tips from ready.gov:
- Gather financial and critical personal, household and medical information.
- Consider saving money in an emergency savings account that could be used in any crisis and keep a small amount of cash at home in a safe place.
- Obtain property (homeowners or renters), health and life insurance if you do not have them and review policies annually.
- For more helpful financial preparedness tips, download the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit from FEMA to get started planning today.
Resolve to Prepare in a Year
Are you prepared for an unexpected emergency like an earthquake or wildfire? Do you know how everyone will stay in touch? Take the first step by creating a communications plan. Ask an out-of-area friend or relative to be the contact for you and your family. Then, make sure everyone has the number written down or preprogrammed into a phone to use in case of emergency. Simple steps like this can make the difference.
Learn more about more about getting prepared for an emergency.
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
The KCDEM office will close on:
- January 1 in observance of New Years Day
- January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Severe Weather Shelters open Feb 11-12
Due to anticipated freezing weather conditions, the Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open Tuesday, February 11 and Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Hours of operation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. except as [...]
Severe Weather Shelters open Feb 10
Due to anticipated freezing weather conditions, the Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open Monday, February 10, 2025. 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 Feb 6-9
Due to anticipated freezing weather conditions, the Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open each night Thursday, February 6, through Sunday, February 9, 2025. Hours of operation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. [...]
