Call Taker Training – Wednesday, January 20th
AAA CERT members, The Emergency Operations Center is hosting Call Taker Training ahead of the potential storm later this week. When: January 20th from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where: EOC Purpose: Review call taker procedures, phone usage, WebEOC, and general EOC information. Please contact Chrissy Calp at fdcalp00@aacounty.org ASAP if you are available to […]
Free FEMA Training Courses Online
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Institute offers online self-paced courses designed for people who have emergency management responsibilities and the general public. All are offered free-of-charge to those who qualify for enrollment. FEMA Diversity Awareness Training (Online): This course recognizes the benefits of diversity in our workforce and FEMA’s commitment to valuing […]
Anne Arundel – Annapolis CERT to assist American Red Cross with Smoke Detector Program
The Anne Arundel – Annapolis Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will assist the American Red Cross and local Fire Departments with fire education and installing fire alarms on Saturday, 16 January, from 10AM to 4PM. Home fires in the United States kill more than 2,500 people annually and cause an average of 13,000 injuries. Fire […]
Man vs. Machinery Incidents: Are You Prepared? – Webinar
Although CERT isn’t directly involved with response this still may be a seminar of interest and benefit. Man vs. Machinery Incidents: Are You Prepared? Date: December 29, 2015 Time: 3:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM CST / 12:00 PM PST / 8:00 PM GMT Event Description: A variety of machinery-entrapment situations are presented. Students learn how to […]
CERT Instructors Graduate the Train the Trainer Program
Anne Arundel – Annapolis CERT sponsored a CERT Train the Trainer course to prepare participants to teach the Basic CERT course. The three day class, taught by Chief Michael O’Connell, was held at the Anne Arundel County Fire Training Academy in Millersville, Maryland. The seven new instructors brings the Anne Arundel – Annapolis CERT […]
Skywarn Basic Spotter Class
Anne Arundel – Annapolis CERT and the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management is sponsoring a Skywarn Basic Spotter Class. This class will be presented by professional Meteorologist from the National Weather Service from Sterling Virginia. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses. Basics I is a good general overview of what it […]
Recipe for Safe Thanksgiving Cooking
#Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires. Here’s the perfect #recipe for a fire-safe holiday. pic.twitter.com/PzhEBYv6Qr — U.S. Fire (USFA) (@usfire) November 20, 2015
Annual Meeting and Elections — 2018
The 2018 Anne Arundel – Annapolis CERT annual meeting and election of officers will be held during the month of November. Date and location will be posted once finalized. Additional details will be forthcoming on nominations for officers.
Train the Trainer (CERT Instructor) Class – December 18 – 20
REGISTER The purpose of the Train the Trainer course is to produce competent instructors for the CERT Basic Training course. A competent CERT instructor delivers the CERT Basic Training course accurately, conveying the messages and intent of the CERT Program (e.g., safety, teamwork, place in overall community emergency operations plan). A competent instructor assures that […]
Mass Casualty Exercise, Lorton VA (Fairfax CERT) Saturday, November 21
Fairfax Community Emergency Response Team Master Exercise REGISTER This Master Exercise exercise will give our newly trained CERTs an opportunity to demonstrate skills and work together with our seasoned CERTs as an individual responder or as a neighborhood team. From moulage to triage, you’ll experience it all. This is a unique opportunity to practice your skills in […]
Laurel City OEM Planning ICS-300 & ICS-400 Classes
Laurel City Office of Emergency Management will be sponsoring ICS-300 and ICS-400 classes and are trying to determine the level of need / interest. The classes will be open to individuals outside of Laurel City. If you are interested send an email to Lena Grant, lgrant@laurel.md.us along with your contact information and affiliation. IC-100, IC-200 and […]
Volunteer Role Players Need – Washington DC, Emergency Management Exercise
As part of Mayor Bowser’s goal to make DC the safest big city in America, the District will host the “District of Columbia 2015 Full Scale Exercise” on Thursday, December 10, 2015. Several District agencies will participate in the exercise, which will simulate a hazardous materials event, to assess the District’s emergency response capabilities. The […]
Skywarn Class – Winter Storm
Laurel City OEM and Prince George’s County REACT is sponsoring “Skywarn Winter Storm” class on Thursday, 05 November. The class will be held in Laurel at the OEM. Directions are included in the registration. REGISTER HERE
Amateur Radio Technician Class – Davidsonville
Sponsor: Anne Arundel Radio Club (AARC) Date(s): Saturday(s) October 31 – December 12 (skipping Saturday, November 28) Time: 08:30 – 12:00 Location: AARC Clubhouse, 3727 Queen Anne Bridge Road, Davidsonville, MD Cost: Free Manual: ARRL Ham Radio License Manual Pre-registration though not required is encouraged. You may register by contacting Keith Miller, AE3D at the […]
CERT Parade Marshal Training – Annapolis
There are many events within the City of Annapolis that bring a significant amount of visitors to the downtown area. In the next few months, the City will have celebrations with multiple parades in which Anne Arundel – Annapolis CERT will call upon our trained personnel to assist the first responders. Parade Marshals assist by […]
Traffic and Crowd Management Class
This class will serve to provide CERT members with the skills needed to manage traffic and crowds in planned and emergency situations. Participants will learn CERT Basic Training Concepts That Apply to Traffic and Crowd Management, Communicating Effectively, Crowd Management, Traffic Management Training Objectives: Identify possible CERT roles in traffic and crowd management Explain CERT […]
Basic CERT Class Cancelled for October
Due to insufficient enrollment the Basic CERT class for 9 – 11 October has been cancelled. We were hoping by leaving it open longer that more people would register however, that did not happen. We will be scheduling another one soon.
Anne Arundel County Emergency Preparedness Expo
AAACERT participated in the Anne Arundel County Emergency Preparedness Expo on 12 September. Despite the rain there was a good turnout. Often deafened and interrupted by the MSP sirens behind us, we managed to talk to quite a number of attendees and vendors. Several people expressed interest in upcoming CERT Basic Training and becoming members of […]
Webinar: Local Partnerships between the American Red Cross and CERT
The American Red Cross and Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) serve communities throughout the United States in a variety of ways before, during, and after emergencies. But while both programs accomplish a great deal individually, they can do even more when they work together. As partners, CERT and American Red Cross programs and volunteers […]
What pet owners need to think about in the event of an emergency
I’ve been asked by Mike Simpson, Chairperson, Anne Arundel and Annapolis Citizen Corps Council to pass along this announcement for their upcoming meeting. Looks like a great topic especially for those of us who have (and are responsible for) pets. Hope to see you there. There is no RSVP. Date: Wednesday, August 26 Time: 19:30 […]