Gather and secure your documents! Accessing your important documents is critical in an emergency or disaster. Store them in waterproof/fireproof containers. Upload or scan digital copies on a flash drive and add it to your Go Bag. Learn more at: kcowa.us/PrepYourDocs

KCDEM will be at the Manchester Earth Day this Saturday, April 25 from 11 am - 3 pm. Our table will have helpful information and free resources to help you prepare for emergencies and disasters. The event will be held at the qa’qad Stormwater Park, 2399 Colchester Dr, E.

Be sure to visit the KCDEM table if you're attending the Developmental Disabilities Resource Fair this Friday afternoon. This event will be held at the Central Kitsap High School Satellite Gym from 4-6 pm on April 24.

We still have open spots for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training starting May 21 in Poulsbo. Learn the vital skills and teamwork essential to assist and support in an emergency or disaster. Details and registration at buff.ly/e2xzvqN

KCDEM will be participating in a Community Preparedness Event sponsored by Frontline Preparedness this Saturday, April 18 from 10-2 p.m. at the Sunnyslope Community Club, 5830 SW Old Clifton Rd, Port Orchard, WA 98367. There's always more to learn, and we'll have some great resources for you.

If you had 5 minutes to leave your home…would you be ready? A Grab-and-Go Kit is a small rolling bag or backpack with essentials to get you through the first 24–72 hours of an emergency or disaster. Be sure it's stored where you can get to it quickly. What to include? Check out mil.wa.gov/kits

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training starts May 21 in Poulsbo. Learn the vital skills and teamwork essential to assist and support in an emergency or disaster. Details and registration at buff.ly/e2xzvqN

Los refugios para la clima servero del condado de Kitsap estarán abiertos el sábado 14 de marzo. Para obtener más detalles sobre los horarios y las ubicaciones, llame al 211 o visite: www.kitsapdem.com

Severe Weather Shelters are open Saturday, March 14. The shelters provide a safe and warm place for people to stay. Guests must check in before 9 p.m. Free rides to shelters are available: call 360-373-3000 before 8 p.m. Details at: buff.ly/uVLVNOJ

Correction: Severe Weather Shelters are open Friday, March 13. The shelters provide a safe and warm place for people to stay. Guests must check in before 9 p.m. Free rides to shelters are available: call 360-373-3000 before 8 p.m. Details at: www.kitsapdem.com/severe-weath...

Los refugios para la clima servero del condado de Kitsap estarán abiertos el viernes 13 de marzo. Para obtener más detalles sobre los horarios y las ubicaciones, llame al 211 o visite: www.kitsapdem.com

Severe Weather Shelters are open Monday, March 9. The shelters provide a safe and warm place for people to stay. Guests must check in before 9 p.m. Free rides to shelters are available: call 360-373-3000 before 8 p.m. Details at: buff.ly/BZKhyKU

A wind advisory is in effect until 6 AM Thursday with SW winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.

KCDEM, along with our partners at state EMD, had a great time tonight sharing preparedness info at the Sidney Glen Elementary STEM night.

KCDEM, along with our partners at state EMD, had a great time tonight sharing preparedness info at the Sidney Glen Elementary STEM night.

Los refugios contra el mal tiempo del condado de Kitsap estarán abiertos el lunes 9 de marzo. Para obtener más detalles sobre los horarios y las ubicaciones, llame al 211 o visite: www.kitsapdem.com

Severe Weather Shelters are open Monday, March 9. The shelters provide a safe and warm place for people to stay. Guests must check in before 9 p.m. Free rides to shelters are available: call 360-373-3000 before 8 p.m. Details at: buff.ly/g63ncsG

KCDEM is partnering with West Sound Tech's 3-D and computer gaming class! The small replicas of schools, businesses, and other community buildings created on 3-D printers will be used in Table-Top exercises with KCDEM volunteers and agency partners. Thank you, West Sound Tech!

Local law enforcement officers received training this morning at KCDEM's Operation & Training Center. Our facility was designed and constructed so that our local first responders would have a designated training site where they can learn and strenthen their skills to better serve Kitsap residents.

This month's project to Prepare in a Year is to build up your supply of stored water. After a major earthquake, waterlines will break! This means the water you've already stored is the water you'll have for drinking, cooking and cleaning. LEARN MORE: buff.ly/Og5yvkf buff.ly/Ik6db0L

It’s been a great time at 2026 Kitsap Annual Aging Expo at the Kitsap Mall. We’ve shared preparedness resources with several community members as well as the 40+ vendors providing services to seniors here in Kitsap County.

Today is the 25th anniversary of the Nisqually Earthquake. Many of us remember the significant "shaking and breaking" that occured that day. It's important to remember that we'll experience an even more powerful quake in the future. Learn how to get ready at: kcowa.us/MYSplan

Shelters are open Thursday, Feb 19 and Friday, Feb 20. The shelters provide a safe and warm place for people to stay. Guests must check in before 9 p.m. Free rides to shelters are available: call 360-373-3000 before 8 p.m. Details at: buff.ly/dut6qQM

Los refugios contra el mal tiempo del condado de Kitsap estarán abiertos el jueves 19 de febrero y el viernes 20 de febrero. Para obtener más detalles sobre los horarios y las ubicaciones, llame al 211 o visite: www.kitsapdem.com

Severe Weather Shelters are open Thursday, February 19 and Friday, February 20. The shelters provide a safe and warm place for people to stay. Guests must check in before 9 p.m. Free rides to shelters are available: call 360-373-3000 before 8 p.m. Details at: buff.ly/dut6qQM

Los refugios contra el mal tiempo del condado de Kitsap estarán abiertosel martes 17 de febrero y el miércoles 18 de febrero. Para obtener más detalles sobre los horarios y las ubicaciones, llame al 211 o visite: www.kitsapdem.com

Severe Weather Shelters are open Tuesday, February 17 and Wednesday, February 18. The shelters provide a safe and warm place for people to stay. Guests must check in before 9 p.m. Free rides to shelters are available: call 360-373-3000 before 8 p.m. Details at: buff.ly/eUA4EY6

Los refugios contra el mal tiempo del condado de Kitsap estarán abiertos el domingo 15 de febrero. Para obtener más detalles sobre los horarios y las ubicaciones, llame al 211 o visite: www.kitsapdem.com

Severe Weather Shelters are open Sunday, February 15. The shelters provide a safe and warm place for people to stay. Guests must check in before 9 p.m. Free rides to shelters are available: call 360-373-3000 before 8 p.m. Details at: buff.ly/RYYZRzr

Saturday marked the final day of training for our winter CERT class. Twenty participants completed the course, learning skills to help their family and neighbors in a disaster. They are now eligible to volunteer with the Kitsap Community Emergency Response Team. Congratulations!

Prepare because you care! Create an ACTION PLAN If your family had to evacuate quickly, would you know where to meet? Create your family disaster plan, practice it, and make sure everyone knows at least two meetup spots. Learn more: buff.ly/xEIROCH buff.ly/ow42mZ9

A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Sunday for the Hood Canal and Puget Sound shorelines of Kitsap County. Watch for flooding of parking lots and roads. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. More info on advisory at buff.ly/OXWX2jk

The Puget Sound region is under a Cold Weather Advisory from midnight tonight to 9 AM Saturday. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Check on vulnerable friends and family. If you are traveling, use extra caution, and be sure you have emergency supplies including extra clothing and blankets.

Los refugios contra el mal tiempo del condado de Kitsap estarán abiertos el viernes, sábado y domingo, del 23 al 25 de enero. Para obtener más detalles sobre los horarios y las ubicaciones, llame al 211 o visite: www.kitsapdem.com

Severe Weather Shelters are open Friday , Saturday and Sunday, Jan 23-25. The shelters provide a safe and warm place for people to stay. Guests must check in before 9 p.m. Free rides to shelters are available: call 360-373-3000 before 8 p.m. Details at: buff.ly/4gQhQnQ

Severe Weather Shelters are open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Jan 22-24. The shelters provide a safe and warm place for people to stay. Guests must check in before 9 p.m. Free rides to shelters are available: call 360-373-3000 before 8 p.m. Details at: buff.ly/bpprsyY

Los refugios contra el mal tiempo del condado de Kitsap estarán abiertos el jueves, viernes y sábado, del 22 al 24 de enero. Para obtener más detalles sobre los horarios y las ubicaciones, llame al 211 o visite: www.kitsapdem.com

Los refugios contra el mal tiempo del condado de Kitsap estarán abiertos el miércoles 21 de enero. Para obtener más detalles sobre los horarios y las ubicaciones, llame al 211 o visite: www.kitsapdem.com

Severe Weather Shelters are open Wednesday, Jan 21. The shelters provide a safe and warm place for people to stay. Guests must check in before 9 p.m. Free rides to shelters are available: call 360-373-3000 before 8 p.m. Details at: buff.ly/fLgsukk

KCDEM offices are closed today in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training starts January 22 in Bremerton. Learn the vital skills and teamwork essential to assist and support in an emergency or disaster. Details and registration at buff.ly/JxN6dlx

Los refugios contra el mal tiempo del condado de Kitsap estarán abiertos el miércoles 7 de enero. Para obtener más detalles sobre los horarios y las ubicaciones, llame al 211 o visite: www.kitsapdem.com

Severe Weather Shelters are open Wednesday, Jan 7. The shelters provide a safe and warm place for people to stay. Guests must check in before 9 p.m. Free rides to shelters are available: call 360-373-3000 before 8 p.m. Details at: buff.ly/j9LkB2S

A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. Monday for Eastern Kitsap Countycoastal areas. This may lead to flooding of parking lots and roads. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. More info on flooding at buff.ly/qaSXlH6

A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for E Kitsap County until 10 a.m. along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. Watch for flooding of roads and parking lots. Do not drive around barricades or through flooded areas. Take actions to protect flood-prone property. Resources at buff.ly/qaSXlH6

A wet and breezy weekend is on its way. The National Weather Service is forecasting minor to moderate costal flooding for interior coastlines on Saturday and Sunday. Remember, DO NOT drive through water over roadways. Find resources on flooding at buff.ly/qaSXlH6

Severe Weather Shelters are open Friday & Saturday, Dec 26-27. The shelters provide a safe and warm place for people to stay. Guests must check in before 9 p.m. Free rides to shelters are available: call 360-373-3000 before 8 p.m. Details at: buff.ly/bGnCY4k

Strong winds this afternoon could result in blown down limbs triggering power outages. Our friends at Washington Emergency Management Division have produced a video with tips on what to do before a power outage: buff.ly/RnLeUuY

Be prepared for strong winds on Wednesday. While there is still some uncertainty, confidence is growing in the potential for sudden southerly gusts as high as 50-60 mph in western Washington. The period of greatest concern is around 12PM-5PM.

Counties across western WA used READY SET GO! last week. This standard evacuation alert language provided people with a clear understand of what to do as the danger grew. The same alerts will be used in Kitsap: - Ready: Evacuation possible - Set: Evacuation likely - Go!: Evacuate immediately!