News and Alerts

From our friends at Alexandria VA CERT.

Please keep in mind the contact information you see in this newsletter are specific to Alexandria VA unless otherwise noted. This month’s newsletter has lots of information about substance use disorders and legel/illlicit drugs.

As always, please share this important information with family, neighbors, friends, and co-workers.

Current and all back issues of the newsletter are in the Public folder on the Alexandria CERT document portal.

From our friends at the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management. Newsletter Link

Please see attached the Summer edition of The Disaster Dispatch, the quarterly newsletter of the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management. This issue discusses, among other things, hurricane season predictions, Key Bridge Updates, and HERricane Summer Camp details.

Please visit the Office of Emergency Management website HERE. You may also request an emergency preparedness presentation or training by clicking HERE.

As always, share the newsletter with family, friends, neighbors, and your colleagues.

Happy summer and stay cool.

From our friends at Alexandria VA CERT.

Please keep in mind the contact information you see in this newsletter are specific to Alexandria VA unless otherwise noted. This month’s newsletter has lots of information for the Alexandria area but the template of what numbers to keep handy is what’s important.

The theme of the April-June has reminders on how to prepare for emergencies and disasters. And the second page is focused on Domestic Violence: information and resources for support, safety plans, and recognizing different indicators of abusive behaviors.

As always, please share this important information with family, neighbors, friends, and co-workers. There are also explanations of how APD prioritizes response to emergency calls and the role of our 911 center. (You should look how your local police prioritizes responses.)

Current and all back issues of the newsletter are in the Public folder on the Alexandria CERT document portal.

Every month, FEMA prepares a newsletter highlighting key preparedness items for individuals and communities. AAACERT encourages everyone to sign up for this invaluable information by visiting the following link:  FEMA Preparedness Newsletter Signup

A new feature we’ll be providing to the community is sharing some of the information from these monthly newsletters. Think of it as your crib notes of sorts, but nothing can replace receiving the full information and we encourage you to sign up. All information provided will be directly from the newsletter unless otherwise stated.

April is National Financial Capability Month

Picking up the pieces of your life after a disaster can be challenging. One of the most important things that may help you recover faster from a disaster is increasing your financial resilience. Being financially resilient will prepare you to quickly recover from the financial impacts caused by natural disasters and unexpected emergencies.

Minnesota Train Derailment Proves Value of CERT Program

When a train derailment caused a fire in downtown Raymond, Minnesota last spring, first responders jumped into action. Despite being the middle of the night, they weren’t alone. Members of the Willmar Area Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) joined first responders to help most of the small city — about 800 people — evacuate to the town of Prinsburg.

CERTs Work to Serve More Members of the Community

In emergencies, individuals and communities depend on effective, timely information they can trust and understand. CERTs play a vital role in disaster preparedness and response by empowering ordinary citizens to assist their communities in times of need. Because CERTs are often the first line of defense when disaster strikes, ensuring they are representative of the whole community is an essential step toward improving resilience.

From our friends at Alexandria VA CERT.

Please keep in mind the contact information you see in this newsletter are specific to Alexandria VA unless otherwise noted. This month’s newsletter has lots of information for the Alexandria area but the template of what numbers to keep handy is what’s important.

The theme of the January – March is Crime prevention and reporting incidents. There are also explanations of how APD prioritizes response to emergency calls and the role of our 911 center. (You should look how your local police prioritizes responses.) As always, please share with family, neighbors, friends, and colleagues.

As always, share the newsletter with family, friends, neighbors, and other colleagues.

Current and all back issues of the newsletter are in the Public folder on the Alexandria CERT document portal.

From our friends at the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management. Newsletter Link

Please see attached the December edition of The Disaster Dispatch, the quarterly newsletter of the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management. This issue discusses, among other things, hazard mitigation – reducing the impact of unavoidable disasters.

Please visit the Office of Emergency Management website HERE. You may also request an emergency preparedness presentation or training by clicking HERE.

As always, share the newsletter with family, friends, neighbors, and your colleagues.

Happy Holidays and have a safe New Years.

From our friends at Alexandria VA CERT.

Please keep in mind the contact information you see in this newsletter are specific to Alexandria VA unless otherwise noted.

The theme of the October – December issue is emotional aspects of disasters and helping people cope. The second page addresses emergency and disaster preparation for persons with mental health or behavioral health conditions. It also includes tips when someone has autism or dementia.

As always, share the newsletter with family, friends, neighbors, and other colleagues.

All back issues of the newsletter are in the Public folder on the Alexandria CERT document portal.

We hope you will come out and join AAACERT and the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management for the 2023 Emergency Preparedness Expo.

The expo will be held Saturday, September 16 from 10am-2pm at the Anne Arundel Community College Arundel Mills Campus.

This free, family-friendly event has hands-on displays, games, and activities for all ages provided by various County public safety agencies and our partners. This event is sponsored by the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management as part of National Preparedness Month and is intended as a fun-filled way to learn about preparing for emergencies!

Please click HERE for FEMA’s Ready.gov 2023 Calendar.

We want to thank everyone who visited our booth at this year’s Ferndale Festival. It was a perfect weather day, and the turnout was fantastic. We look forward to the next community-based event where we can say hello and introduce you to CERT and our organization, Anne Arundel Annapolis CERT.

Check out our website for more information about CERT and how you
“Can Be The Help Until Help Arrives.”

See our Facebook page for more pictures of AAACERT in action.

From our friends at Alexandria VA CERT.

Please keep in mind the contact information you see in this newsletter are specific to Alexandria VA unless otherwise noted.

This new issue of the Alexandria CERT newsletter focuses on flooding: Flooding is one of the more costly natural disasters that can affect a community. More frequent, more intense storms in the Mid-Atlantic are
bringing heavier rainfall to storm systems that were never designed or outfitted for weather this severe.

Please share the newsletter with family, friends, neighbors, and work colleagues.

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