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 [...]
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
“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, [...]
Severe Weather Shelters open March 17
Due to anticipated freezing weather conditions, the Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open Monday, March 17, 2025. Hours of operation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. except as noted for the Kingston [...]
Trusted Partner Network Training – June 7 & 11
KCDEM is launching a new program to help all Kitsap County residents receive important emergency notifications. While KitsapALERT is accessible for most people, we recognize that some people have a harder time receiving emergency notifications. [...]
