WHAT IS PREPAREDNESS DAY?
Preparedness Day is Jefferson County's annual celebration of community resilience, bringing together neighbors, emergency professionals, nonprofits, businesses, and local organizations for a day of learning, connection, and fun. Through hands-on workshops, demonstrations, family activities, games, local resources, and conversations, the event helps people gain practical skills while strengthening the relationships
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Produced in partnership by Jefferson County WA, The Production Alliance, Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management, East Jefferson Fire and Rescue, and Neighborhood Preparedness (NPREP) with support from Power Trip Energy, Jefferson Healthcare, the Food Coop and the Public Utility District.
WHY ATTEND?
Preparedness Day makes emergency readiness approachable, practical, and enjoyable for everyone. Whether you want to learn how to prepare for wildfires, earthquakes, power outages, or other emergencies, discover local resources, meet the organizations that serve our community, or simply spend a day with family and neighbors, there's something for everyone. You'll leave with useful knowledge, new connections, and greater confidence knowing that preparedness begins long before an emergency—and that together, our community is stronger.
2026 PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS
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All-In for Jefferson County Parks and Recreation
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Candidates Booth
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EAST JEFFERSON FIRE RESCUE
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ECHHO
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Food Bank Growers
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Good Man Sanitation
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HELP Animals
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Jeffcom 911 Communications
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Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management
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Jefferson County Medical Reserve Corps - First Aid Tent
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Jefferson County Public Health
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Jefferson County PUD
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Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
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Jefferson Healthcare
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​​Jefferson Transit Authority
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KPTZ 91.9 FM
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Local 20/20
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NAMI Jefferson County WA
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Neighbors Together
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NPREP
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Olympic Community Action Partnership (OlyCAP)
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Olympic Media dba KROH 911 FM & OlyComm
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Peninsula Trails Coalition
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Port Townsend Paper Company
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Port Townsend Police Department
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Power Trip Energy Corporation
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PrepareSmart
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The Jefferson County Beacon
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The Production Alliance
OLYMPIC GAMES
Sack Race, Food Eating Competition, and TUG-OF-WAR!
Goals for Preparedness Day​
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Raise awareness of the importance of Emergency Preparedness
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Provide Access to EP resources and networks
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Build community / strengthen relationships
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Strengthening the working relationships among EP partners
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Strengthen community resilience in general
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Skill building for community members
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Reaching folks that have never been a part of the EP world is a priority
More broadly, we seek to inspire every Jefferson County resident to prepare to survive without access to food, water and medical attention outside of their neighborhood. 3 Days prepared = Good, Two Weeks prepared = Better, 30 Days prepared = Best!
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
