Bolt It - Brace It - Do It

Is your home older than 1985?

History has shown that a house that is bolted to the foundation can diminish your risk to earthquake induced damages. Kitsap County is introducing a streamlined process where you or your contractor can retrofit your residence making it more adaptable to the violent shaking that happens during a major earthquake.

Click here for a list of Trained Contractors

Interested in a class?-Click Here and let us know.

"Map Your Neighborhood"

Summer is a time when many neighborhoods hold large barbeques or picnics. It’s a time to get together, share good food, and visit with your neighbors.

This might also be a wonderful time to think about hosting an emergency preparedness training. Map Your Neighborhood (MYN) is a program designed to help neighborhoods prepare for disasters and is offered through Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management.

Contact KCDEM for more information or to set up a training: 360.307.5870

Catastrophes can happen at any time.

To make it through a major catastrophe—like Hurricane Katrina or the earthquake and tsunami in Japan—you’ll need to be prepared for —at least 7 to 10 days.

Click on the link below for a complete guide to help residents prepare for catastrophic events that could occur in our area.

Click to Visit: What to do to Make it Through

Winter Weather is Here

Some Wintery Weather Tips:

Snow mixed with rain on already heavy snow can create a rooftop hazard such as structural collapse or sliding snow. If possible, get professional help to clear your roof before it becomes damaged.
Bring pets indoors or make sure they have shelter, food and unfrozen water.
Heavy snow may cause powerlines or tree limbs to break. Be prepared for possible outages later today.
Check here for updates on what is going on in Kitsap County.

KCDEM News

Become a Volunteer

KCDEM needs your help! Volunteers play a vital role in preparing for, responding to and recovering from an emergency situation or natural disaster.