As your fire department, we pride ourselves on providing our community with fast and effective emergency response. When disaster (an event that affects larger sections of the community and requires more than the usual resources to mitigate) strikes, we might not be able to do that. It may be hours, days or weeks before infrastructure and regular emergency response is restored. That’s why it’s so important for individuals, families, businesses and neighborhoods to put plans in place to be self-sufficient for as long as two weeks.
Three Steps to Organizing Your Neighborhood
- Gauge your neighbors’ interest.
The best size for neighborhood organization is between 10 – 20 homes. Gather support for the program before scheduling your first neighborhood meeting. - Contact the Suquamish Tribe’s Office of Emergency Management, Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management or North Kitsap Fire & Rescue to provide neighborhood captains’ contact info, schedule your neighborhood meeting and obtain materials.
- Stay engaged with us for training opportunities and other resources.
Publications to Help You Meet Your Street
Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management is developing a new easy-to-implement neighborhood organization program called “Meet Your Street.” Find some of the materials below, and see Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management’s website for more info.
Publications Available for Local Pick-Up
- Two Weeks Ready Brochure
- Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Calendar
- Disaster Preparedness Resource List
Additional Disaster Preparedness Resources
- Business Preparedness
- Washington Emergency Management Division Preparedness Resources
- NKF&R Wildfire Prevention, Preparedness and Planning Resources