Suquamish Tribe Office of Emergency Management

04/29/2026

We're excited to share that the Volunteer Newsletter for May is here!

04/17/2026

We’ve heard some questions about our hailstorm earlier this week, and why no emergency alert was sent out, so we wanted to take a moment to explain.

At Suquamish Tribe Emergency Management, we use different tools to share information depending on the situation. Social media updates are used to keep the community informed and to share preparedness information, while emergency alerts are reserved for immediate threats to life and safety.

This week's hailstorm, while unexpected and intense for a short period of time, did not meet the level needed to send out an emergency alert. Emergency alerts are used when people need to take immediate action, such as evacuating an area, sheltering in place due to an immediate threat, or responding to a serious and rapidly developing situation.

It’s important that we don’t send alerts for every situation. If alerts were used too often, phones would be going off all the time, and over time people may start to ignore them or shut them off completely. Emergency alerts are meant for the moments when seconds matter and when your attention is critical.

For information about getting you and your family prepared, please follow - https://suquamish.nsn.us/home/departments/office-of-emergency-management/emergency-preparedness/

To sign up for emergency alerting, please go to - https://www.kitsapdem.com/programs/kitsapalert/ . To follow emergency weather, please go to - https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-122.552&lat=47.728

Thank you for your readiness to sign up for emergency notifications from KitsapAlert! KCDEM encourages everyone who lives or works in Kitsap County to sign up for KitsapALERT and to invite friends and neighbors to do so as well. This Community Warning System (CWS)

04/07/2026

We are searching for you! Come join our fun community of volunteers who take part in engaging cultural events and leave a lasting, positive impact.

Apply and join today! https://www.volgistics.com/appform/82251322

04/01/2026

This April Fool's Day, we aren't fooling around! Gardening gloves might be optional, but good vibes are a must! Our Garden Volunteers at The Suquamish Museum prove volunteering is anything but work. 💚

Think you’d fit right in?
Come join the fun, meet great people, and help something beautiful grow (including your garden skills 🌼). We’d love to have you get your hands a little dirty with us!

Sign up to become a garden volunteer and be part of the joy 🌿https://www.volgistics.com/appform/82251322

03/31/2026

We’re excited to share our April Newsletter—packed with stories we think you’ll love!

This month, we highlight how Emergency Management plays a critical role in safe, successful event planning, introduce our new Emergency Operations Officer, and feature a Q&A with our Police Chief.

Plus, don’t miss our Culture Corner spotlight on Pageant Royalty at the upcoming Renewal Powwow—celebrating tradition and youth leadership.

03/26/2026

Did you know our volunteer community has grown to 455 members? That's incredible! And because our community events wouldn't be possible without you, volunteer sign-ups are LIVE on VicNet for next month's Coastal Jam and Renewal Powwow. Sign up here! https://www.volgistics.com/vicnet/login

Want to become a Suquamish Volunteer? Apply today! https://www.volgistics.com/appform/82251322

03/19/2026

Hello, neighbors! It looks like a gentle (and very persistent) rain will be visiting Suquamish through the weekend ☔

And on Friday, the wind plans to make things a bit more… lively 💨

In the spirit of being a good neighbor:
• Bring in or secure those trash cans before they go wandering
• Help keep our streets clear by checking drains and gutters
• Keep an eye out for branches or debris that may need a little attention 🌲

A small act of care can make a big difference. Thanks for looking out for one another—and for our community 💛

03/03/2026

As we recognize Tsunami Preparedness Month, take a moment to watch this powerful tsunami impact simulation for our area.

Suquamish and The Port Madison Indian Reservation sit within the reach of the Cascadia Subduction Zone — a 600-mile fault capable of producing a major earthquake and tsunami. Experts say we are within the window for the next Cascadia event, which means it could happen at any time.

Now is the time to:
• Review your tsunami evacuation route
• Choose a family meeting place
• Pack or update your go-bag
• Practice walking to higher ground
• Check in with elders and neighbors

Thank you to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program for creating this important simulation.

Preparedness starts today. 🌊

02/27/2026

Our March Newsletter is here!

Packed with tsunami preparedness tips, a Q&A with our Suquamish Museum Curator & Archivist and a heartfelt Culture Corner honoring the work of our beloved Suquamish Elder Program Manager.

Did you know our volunteer community has grown to 455 members? That's incredible! And because our community events wouldn’t be possible without you… April volunteer sign-ups for Coastal Jam and the Renewal Powwow are now live! 🎉

Take a look, feel the love, and grab your spot — we’re so grateful to serve alongside you.

02/27/2026

Our team was grateful to spend today celebrating Emergency Management at the Capitol in Olympia!
It’s always an honor to stand alongside such a strong network of partners who are committed to preparedness, resilience and protecting our communities. From shared resources to shared responsibility, this work is strongest when we do it together.
Thankful for the relationships, the collaboration and the collective commitment to keeping our people safe.