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When disaster strikes, first responders may not be available to get to your homes and businesses right away. Your most immediate source of help will be your friends, neighbors, co-workers and even strangers who are nearby.
We want you to build knowledge and skills in your neighborhoods and places of work, so that you can be #KitsapReady if disaster strikes!
Get to know your neighbors and organize
- Start a neighborhood group - See Map Your Neighborhood for helpful tips on start-up
- Create a neighborhood contact list
- Identify the skills and useful equipment that you and neighbors may have to share
- Map the neighborhood - identifying locations with natural gas and propane tanks, that need quick response.
- Be sure to check on your most vulnerable neighbors, especially those who are blind, deaf, have mobility limitations or are medically fragile.
 KitsapReady workplaces
- Plan and implement emergency drills & training - It is important to include earthquake drills, fire drills, CPR/First Aid, and other safety training in your place of work.
- Build your emergency communication system for employees which includes emergency contact information and a plan on how to call or text your entire team.
- Connect with neighboring businesses and non-profits and brainstorm how you can support each other in a disaster.
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