Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response

The Kitsap County Health District’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan is designed for all types of public health emergencies. The plan defines roles and responsibilities for four phases of emergencies: mitigation, planning, response and recovery. It is linked with other emergency response organizations in Kitsap County and their respective emergency plans. It also provides a link to regional and state plans.

Emergency planning with key community partners is essential. These partners include the Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) local law enforcement, fire departments, emergency medical services (EMS), hospitals and volunteer organizations such as the American Red Cross. Our emergency preparedness and response plan is strengthened through training and exercises on a regular basis.

In the event of an emergency, the Kitsap County Health District would communicate with the public through the local media. Information will be posted to this website and the District’s Health Information Line (360-307-4235) and will be updated with current information.

In addition to emergency preparedness efforts in Kitsap County, the Kitsap County Health District was appointed by the Washington State Department of Health to lead public health emergency preparedness planning for a three-county Western Washington region. The counties in this region include: Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap Counties.

Important Phone Numbers

To Report suspicious packages or substances:
911

To report a disease of suspected bioterrorism origin:
(360) 337-5235

Washington State Poison Center:
(800) 222-1222

Washington State Department of Health:
(877) 539-4344