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 [...]
Prepare in a Year
Before a disaster happens, make copies of important documents for your go bag such as:
- Birth, marriage, divorce, adoption, or child custody papers
- Passport, driver’s license, Social Security card, green card, military service identification
- Pet ownership paper, identification tags
- Wills, power of attorney, estate papers
- Insurance papers for home, renter’s, boat, vehicles
- Health insurance
- Take photos or videos of valuables as documentation for insurance claims
Learn more about how to get prepared for a disaster.
Wildfire Preparedness
Follow these tips to help prepare for wildfires:
- Prepare for a wildfire by maintaining your lawn and removing combustible debris from around your home
- Use fire resistant materials for construction, renovation, & landscaping to protect your property from a wildfire
- Don’t use anything (i.e. lawn mowers) that may create sparks outside on dry, windy days
- Clear area near your home or business of leaves, dead vegetation & other combustible debris to reduce sources of fuel
- Create three zones of defensible space around your home or business. Defensible space should be up to 200 feet from a structure.
Learn more about the threat of fires in Kitsap County.
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 will be closed on:
- Memorial Day, May 25
Recent News
CERT training begins January 22
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CERT training begins October 23
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READY BREMERTON 2025 – Free Disaster Preparedness Fair
READY BREMERTON 2025 is a FREE kid-friendly disaster preparedness fair this Saturday, September 13 at the Bremerton Olympic College campus from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Several local organizations, along with some food trucks, will [...]
