Kitsap County Dept of Emergency Management

Kitsap County Dept of Emergency Management Our mission: to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters that affect Kitsap County and its cities.

Kitsap County is home to approximately 274,000 residents and is located between Hood Canal and the Puget Sound areas. The County occupies lowlands in the shadow of the Olympic Mountains. The peninsula is deeply dissected by inlets giving the County roughly 210 miles of salt water coastline. Kitsap County has the longest coastline of any County in the continental limits of the Untied States. With o

ver 636 inhabitants per square mile, Kitsap County is the third most densely populated area in the State. Kitsap County has a land mass of 395 miles and has 33 miles of fresh water waterfront. Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management (KCDEM) is responsible for providing the emergency and disaster needs of the greater Kitsap County area including the cities of Bremerton, Poulsbo, and Port Orchard, and also supports the emergency management program of the City of Bainbridge Island. KCDEM develops and maintains the Kitsap County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans (KC-CEMP) as a blueprint for response to a variety of emergency scenarios. This and other plans can be viewed on our website: www.kitsapdem.com

KCDEM does not endorse any advertising which may appear on this website. Advertisements are placed on this page by Facebook and not in the control of KCDEM or Kitsap County. Opinions expressed by visitors to the page(s) do not necessarily reflect the opinions of KCDEM or Kitsap County. Posted comments will be monitored and KCDEM and the County reserves the right to remove obscenities, off-topic comments, and personal attacks. Content posted or submitted for posting is subject to public disclosure. Kitsap County social media site articles and comments containing any of the following forms of content shall not be allowed:

Comments not topically related to the particular social medium article being commented upon;

Comments in support of or opposition to political campaigns or ballot
measures;

Profane language or content;

Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation;

Sexual content or links to sexual content;

Solicitations of commerce;

Conduct or encouragement of illegal activity;

Information that may tend to compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems; or

Content that violates a legal ownership interest of any other party. KCDEM and the County reserves the right to restrict or remove any content that is deemed in violation of this social media policy or any applicable law.

πŸ§— Come for the fun. Come to learn. πŸ§— Kids (and kids at heart!) β€” the climbing wall will be set up at Ready Bremerton 202...
09/02/2026

πŸ§— Come for the fun. Come to learn. πŸ§—

Kids (and kids at heart!) β€” the climbing wall will be set up at Ready Bremerton 2026! Take on the challenge, then stick around to check out disaster preparedness resources and hands-on workshops for the whole family.

It's all part of our FREE Disaster Preparedness Fair, hosted by Kitsap County Emergency Management.

πŸ“ Evergreen Rotary Park, Bremerton
πŸ—“οΈ Saturday, September 19 | 10 AM–2 PM
πŸ†“ Free and open to all ages

See you at the top! πŸ™Œ

It's a full house today at the EOC with 54 employees from Kitsap County, our cities, agency partners and KCDEM volunteer...
09/02/2026

It's a full house today at the EOC with 54 employees from Kitsap County, our cities, agency partners and KCDEM volunteers participating in Post Earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings training. Thank you, Behrooz (Ben) Emam, for instructing us so well!

It's Fair time! Visit our team of volunteers and receive disaster preparedness resources, along with a close up look at ...
08/27/2026

It's Fair time! Visit our team of volunteers and receive disaster preparedness resources, along with a close up look at the new Kitsap County Amateur Radio Club Communications Van. We're here at the Kitsap Fair and Stampede each day through Sunday!

Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient community. πŸ’™πŸ’š Join us for Ready Bremerton 2026 β€” a FREE Disaster Prepa...
08/21/2026

Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient community. πŸ’™πŸ’š

Join us for Ready Bremerton 2026 β€” a FREE Disaster Preparedness Fair hosted by Kitsap County Emergency Management!

Come explore disaster preparedness resources, sit in on workshops and presentations, and enjoy activities the whole family will love. All ages welcome β€” this is a come-and-go event, so swing by anytime between 10 and 2.

Whether you're just starting to think about emergency planning or looking to level up your family's readiness, this event is for you.

πŸ“ Evergreen Rotary Park, Bremerton
πŸ—“οΈ Saturday, September 19 | 10 AM–2 PM
πŸ†“ Free and open to the public

Scan the QR code on our flyer to learn more, and we'll see you there!

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training starts September 17 in South Kitsap. Learn the vital skills and teamwo...
08/20/2026

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training starts September 17 in South Kitsap. Learn the vital skills and teamwork essential to assist and support in an emergency or disaster. Details and registration at kcowa.us/CERTtraining

In addition to an Air Quality Alert triggered by wildfire smoke, a Heat Advisory has been issued from 10 AM today throug...
08/05/2026

In addition to an Air Quality Alert triggered by wildfire smoke, a Heat Advisory has been issued from 10 AM today through 10 PM Thursday. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Advisory details and more safety tips at https://buff.ly/pXO38CE

An Air Quality Alert has been issued. Individuals with healthconcerns and pre-existing conditions should limit time outs...
08/04/2026

An Air Quality Alert has been issued. Individuals with health
concerns and pre-existing conditions should limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and learn how to protect one's health at KitsapPublicHealth.org/smoke

A wildfire smoke alert has been issued for the Puget Sound region. Exposure to smoke from wildfires can cause health problems or worsen existing conditions. Read the full alert at https://pscleanair.gov/ and learn how to protect your health at KitsapPublicHealth.org/smoke

The Puget Sound region is under a Heat Advisory until July 22, 11 PM. If you're working outside be sure to stay hydrated...
07/21/2026

The Puget Sound region is under a Heat Advisory until July 22, 11 PM. If you're working outside be sure to stay hydrated, take regular breaks, and look for signs of heat illnesses including nausea and dizziness. Heat Advisory details at: https://buff.ly/J1mAmyl

A house fire can grow from a small flame to a life-threatening emergency in just a few minutes. The good news? A little ...
07/06/2026

A house fire can grow from a small flame to a life-threatening emergency in just a few minutes. The good news? A little preparation today can make a big difference!

Test smoke & CO alarms, keep extinguishers handy, and charged and create and practice an escape plan. More tips at kcowa.us/HomeFireSafety

Today was an exciting day at our KCDEM campus as local Amateur Radio operators participated in the annual ARRL Field Day...
06/28/2026

Today was an exciting day at our KCDEM campus as local Amateur Radio operators participated in the annual ARRL Field Day. Thousands of other operators across the US and Canada also practiced and strengthened their emergency response capabilities. Amateur or "HAM" Radio remains a vital and reliable way to communicate in a disaster. To join our team of radio volunteers, sign up at https://www.kitsapdem.com/programs/volunteer/

Address

8900 Imperial Way SW
Bremerton, WA
98312

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+13603074360

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