Kitsap DEM
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We help the people of Kitsap County prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
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
February 17, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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
February 17, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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
February 13, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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
February 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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!
February 10, 2026 at 1:40 AM
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
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
February 3, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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
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
More info on advisory at buff.ly/OXWX2jk
February 1, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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
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.
January 23, 2026 at 11:16 PM
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
January 23, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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
January 23, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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
January 22, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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
January 22, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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
January 21, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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
January 21, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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.
January 19, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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
January 9, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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
January 7, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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
January 7, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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
More info on flooding at buff.ly/qaSXlH6
January 5, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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
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
Resources at buff.ly/qaSXlH6
January 4, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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
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
Remember, DO NOT drive through water over roadways.
Find resources on flooding at buff.ly/qaSXlH6
January 2, 2026 at 11:58 PM
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
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
December 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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
December 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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.
December 24, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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!
The same alerts will be used in Kitsap:
- Ready: Evacuation possible
- Set: Evacuation likely
- Go!: Evacuate immediately!
December 20, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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!
The same alerts will be used in Kitsap:
- Ready: Evacuation possible
- Set: Evacuation likely
- Go!: Evacuate immediately!