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Using this training, CERT-trained individuals can assist others in their family, their neighborhood, and their community until first responders arrive.

You will learn how to keep yourself, your family, and your community safe before, during, and after a disaster. You will become a trusted and trained...

We need and appreciate your support. Since we are an all-volunteer team with no paid employees, all of your gift will support our life-saving programs.

We believe that an effective CERT Basic class requires some close physical contact. We taking every precaution possible to protect all involved in the classes.
What is AAACERT?
Anne Arundel – Annapolis Community Emergency Response Team (AAACERT) is a nonprofit organization that trains volunteers how to prepare for hazards and cope with emergencies. AAACERT courses and drills cover basic disaster prevention, preparation, and response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, communications, and emergency medical procedures. Our members volunteer with the Offices of Emergency Management for Anne Arundel County and City of Annapolis in support of emergency response and public safety.
CERT's Beginnings...
The Los Angeles City Fire Department developed the CERT concept in 1985.
FEMA and CERT...
In 1993, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) made CERT training available nationwide.

National Night Out 2022, Thank You
We would like to thank everyone who visited our tents during the 2022 National Night Out event held at the...
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Our friends at Alexandria VA CERT create very informative newsletters. We are happy to begin sharing them with the community...
Read MorePride Festival Booth 2022
Anne Arundel Annapolis CERT was honored to participate in the 2022 Pride Festival in Annapolis on Saturday June 04. Volunteer...
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On June 2, the Anne Arundel County Food Bank realized they needed help with an expected rush of vehicles coming...
Read MoreHunger Hero Award 2022
Congratulations to AAACERT’s President, Bruce Morgenstern, for receiving the Hunger Hero Award Commitment to Service. During the pandemic, AAACERT’s...
Read MoreCongrats, CERT Basic Class of May 2022
Congratulations to the May 2022 CERT Basic class. Anne Arundel Annapolis CERT’s second class of 2022. The May 2022...
Read MoreCongrats, CERT Basic Class of April 2022
Congratulations to the April 2022 CERT Basic class. Anne Arundel Annapolis CERT’s first class of 2022. The April 2022...
Read MoreAAACERT Makes FEMA News
AAACERT is proud to have been recognized in the FEMA CERT/ICPS newsletter for April 2022. Our work last year at...
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