Moderate Risk Washington  ·  Earthquake / Volcanic

Kitsap County WA

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

6/ 10
Threat Score
Population
271
Area
396
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Earthquake / Volcanic
FEMA Disasters
7
federally declared

Kitsap County WA in Washington faces earthquake / volcanic risk across its 396 square mile area. Bremerton hosts Naval Station Bremerton and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Kitsap serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 6 / 10    Moderate Risk
Primary Hazard Earthquake / Volcanic
Secondary Hazard Wildfire
FEMA Flood Zone Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters 7
Last Major Event 2001 Nisqually Earthquake
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (360) 337-7160
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Kitsap County WA
State Washington (WA)
Population 271
Area 396 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

// Major Cities

Port Orchard WA Poulsbo WA Bangor WA Silverdale WA Bremerton WA

// Cities in This County

// Other Washington Counties

// Nearby Infrastructure Risks

Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.

Naval Base Kitsap WA
Port / Marine Terminal  ·  Bremerton, WA  ·  US Navy  ·  25-mi risk zone
8/10 High
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Tacoma Narrows Bridge WA
Bridge / Critical Crossing  ·  Gig Harbor, WA  ·  Washington State Department of Transportation  ·  5-mi risk zone
7/10 High

Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.