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 [...]
September is National Preparedness Month
Is your family prepared for the disasters that could impact Kitsap County? Learn more about local threats and hazards, and then get at least two weeks prepared!
Here, you’ll find information about preparedness for:
Become a Volunteer
KCDEM welcomes your help. Volunteers play a vital role in helping Kitsap County prepare for, respond to and recover from larger emergencies and disasters. Volunteer today!
Get connected!
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:
- Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day
Recent News
Severe Weather Shelters open Nov. 29
Due to anticipated freezing weather conditions, three Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Hours of operation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. except as noted for the Village [...]
Severe Weather Shelters open Nov. 27-28
Due to anticipated freezing weather conditions, three Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open Monday, November 27 and Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Hours of operation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. except as noted [...]
Severe Weather Shelters open Nov. 24-26
Due to forecst snow and anticipated freezing weather conditions, four Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open Friday, November 24, Saturday, November 25 and Sunday, November 26, 2023. The Poulsbo site will be open Saturday [...]
