you are the help until help arrives
Anne Arundel County and City of Annapolis
Community Emergency Response Team
WHAT IS AAACERT?
The Anne Arundel-Annapolis Community Emergency Response Team (AAACERT) is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to building a culture of preparedness in Anne Arundel County and the City of Annapolis. Our mission is to train community members in disaster mitigation, preparation, and response skills, empowering them to support their families and neighbors when professional first responders are not immediately available. By promoting the “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” philosophy, AAACERT aims to enhance public safety and community resilience through education, hands-on training, and active collaboration.
VOLUNTEER HOURS
2026 Jan-Mar
VOLUNTEER HOURS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS
*All Other Hours includes training, events, promotional, exercises, and instructor hours.
ARE YOU READY?
We offer many training opportunities to help you and your family better prepare for disasters and emergencies. These training opportunities include – CERT Basic, a variety of life saving courses such as CPR, Stop the Bleed, and First Aid; and presentations in Fire Safety and Fire Extinguisher use; just to name a few. Click below to learn and sign up for our next class. We’ve also gathered important documents, forms, and informational flyers from FEMA and put them on our Be Prepared page. Download the ones you need and please share with your friends and family.
