Winter is here

Current news, preparedness tips

Here are some winter weather preparedness tips and links. Please check back for updates.

Current local weather news

Media articles, photos, videos, resources:

Kitsap Sun

Bremerton Patriot

Central Kitsap Reporter

Port Orchard Independent

North Kitsap Herald

Bainbridge Island Review

Kingston Community News

Department of Health: Staying safe in bad weather

Traffic Alerts: Washington State Department of Transportation

Road Report: Kitsap County Public Works (You can sign up for Road Reports alerts via email.)

Bus Snow Routes: Kitsap Transit

Web Weather Cam: Washington State Ferries

Northwest Weather: Cliff Mass Weather Blog

Weather by Zip Code: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

At home

Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management or 360-307-5870

Take Winter by Storm preparedness information

Is Kitsap Prepared for a Double-Dip La Nina?

American Red Cross winter safety tips

Kitsap County Public Works Inclement weather & disaster information

Report downed electrical lines to Puget Sound Energy: 888-225-5773

Stay safe during a power outage

When the power's out, tune in to the radio (battery operated!) for local news: KIRO 710 AM, KOMO 1000 AM, KRPM 1090 AM, KITZ 1400 AM, KPLU 88.5 FM, KLSY 92.5 FM, KUOW 94.5 FM, KFR 95.7 FM
Schools

School closures and delay information will be posted to the Public School Emergency Communications System (PSECS) at www.schoolreport.org. You also may sign up on this website to receive email alerts for our district whenever school is canceled or delayed.

North Kitsap School District

South Kitsap School District

Bremerton School District

Central Kitsap School District

Bainbridge Island School District

North Mason School District

Shelton School District

Olympic College