Bangor Washington is home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, the largest nuclear weapons storage facility in the western hemisphere and homeport of the Trident ballistic missile submarine fleet. The base houses the Ohio-class submarines that carry the majority of the US sea-based nuclear deterrent. Kitsap County residents live within close proximity to the largest concentration of deployed nuclear warheads in the US. Emergency planning in the area focuses on industrial accidents, radiation monitoring, and evacuation coordination with the Navy.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Identify nearest fallout shelter locations.
- Keep KI tablets if within exposure radius.
- Plan for immediate indoor sheltering.
- Monitor official emergency broadcasts.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
- Potassium Iodide (KI) Tablets
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 9 / 10 Critical |
| Primary Hazard | Nuclear Submarine / Military |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2001 Nisqually Earthquake |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 360-779-4444 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 70 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Kitsap County WA
Washington · Earthquake / Volcanic
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6/10
Moderate Risk