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Ribbon Cutting at Open House

The ribbon cutting of the KCDEM Operations & Training Center included a number of elected officials, community leaders, distinguished guests and community members. Over 150 people attended the Open House and were able to walk through the recently constructed facility. They learned about how the Emergency Operations Center works and [...]

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 2 in observance of Labor Day

Recent News

Severe Weather Shelters open March 17

March 17, 2025|

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

March 11, 2025|

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. [...]

KCDEM Open House – March 14

March 6, 2025|

The public is invited to the Open House of Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management's (KCDEM) new home on Friday, March 14 from noon to 4 p.m. The Emergency Services Operations & Training Center ribbon [...]

ICS 300

May 7 - May 9

This course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS [...]

Trusted Partner Network Training

June 7 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Volunteer with KCDEM to pass on critical emergency notifications to those who count on you! Details on the Trusted Partner Network can be found here. [...]

Trusted Partner Network Training

June 11 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Volunteer with KCDEM to pass on critical emergency notifications to those who count on you! Details on the Trusted Partner Network can be found here. [...]

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