American Red Cross Tornado Safety Tips
The American Red Cross, Richmond VA has these tips to keep you safe during an approaching tornado.
CERT Basic Training Class – 9-11 October
Basic CERT Training Class 2015 October 9-11 Anne Arundel County Fire Training Academy 415 Maxwell Frye Road Millersville, MD 21108 Fee: $20.00 to cover the cost of the training manual and disposable first aid training supplies. You will be provided with a backpack and other equipment which must be returned upon completion of the course. […]
Training Opportunities – Online
Social Media in Emergency Management #SMEM August 12, 2015, 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET Presented by Corey Mulryan, Associate and EMSS Coordinator, Hagerty Consulting Agencies and jurisdictions must know how to use social media in real time during disasters. We will show you how to use social media tools effectively to communicate and collaborate with […]
AAACERT Assists City of Annapolis with July 4th Parade
Anne Arundel – Annapolis CERT members assisted the City of Annapolis with the annual July 4th parade serving as Parade Marshals. The parade began at on Amos Garret proceeded down West Street around Church Circle and down Main Street and ended in front of the Market House. CERT Member’s duties including lining up the parade […]
Medical Preparedness and Response for Bombing Incidents (MPRBI)
Overview: This course will equip pre-hospital and hospital medical personnel with the skills needed to deliver and sustain a safe and effective response to bombing incidents. Utilization of case studies as well as tabletop exercise will reinforce course material. This Course will enable participants to: – Identify terrorist targets – Understand explosives and characteristics – […]
Local Memphis Woman Takes CERT Training To A New Level (Memphis, TN)
Memphis, TN resident Geraldine Pollard survived two house fires, one as a child and another as an adult. CERT Training teaches citizens how to be prepared in case of emergencies and disasters (Video and Article). Many communities also use trained CERT members to assist with public events such as parades, celebrations and other community events. […]
Tuning in for Tornadoes
Tuning in for Tornadoes Tornadoes are one of nature’s most violent storms and can cause death, injury, and destruction within seconds. Having advanced notice that a tornado isapproaching your area can give you the critical time needed to move to a safeplace for protection. Before severe weather strikes, pay attention to weather reports and be […]
2015 Disaster Volunteer Conference: Becoming Response Ready – Working with Diverse Populations! – NYC
NYC Citizen Corps invites you to the 2015 Disaster Volunteer Conference: Becoming Response Ready – Working with Diverse Populations! The Disaster Volunteer Conference was first launched in 2007 and brings together volunteers that are involved in disaster response and recovery work. This year’s conference will focus on workshops to help disaster volunteers become more efficient […]
Webinar: CERT Training for Individuals with Disabilities and Others with Access and Functional Needs
Webinar: CERT Training for Individuals with Disabilities and Others with Access and Functional Needs Everyone has a role to play in keeping our communities safe. CERT volunteers, trainers, and program managers with a diverse range of experiences, skills, and abilities — including many with disabilities and others with access and functional needs — make valuable […]
Understanding Tornadoes – NWS Wakefield (Sponsor VDEM) – Video – PDF
Bill Sammler, National Weather Service, Wakefield, VA, presents “Understanding Tornadoes, Microbursts and Downbursts” webinar. This webinar was sponsored by Virginia Department Emergency Management on March 24, 2015 via a Webinar. Every year, wind related thunderstorms and sever weather causes damage throughout the United States. The damage most frequently results from straight-line thunderstorm winds (also known […]
Welcome to Anne Arundel – Annapolis CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
Anne Arundel County and City of Annapolis Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) welcomes you to our new blog / website! We will use our blog to post information and news of interest to the communities of our area. We will discuss preparedness for disasters and emergencies and activities of our team. If you’re interested in […]
Skywarn Spotter Flood Class
Anne Arundel – Annapolis CERT and the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management is sponsoring a Skywarn Flood Class. This class will be presented by professional Meteorologist from the National Weather Service from Sterling Virginia. Training in the Flood class is a good overview of flood threats in this area. It is intended for […]