Hunger Hero Award 2022
Congratulations to AAACERT’s President, Bruce Morgenstern, for receiving the Hunger Hero Award Commitment to Service. During the pandemic, AAACERT’s all-volunteer members donated almost 8,000 hours of service. One of the organizations where members donated their hours was at the Anne Arundel County Food Bank. The following commnets are from the Facebook page of the […]
Congrats, 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 class underwent its training and final disaster simulation exercise at the Anne Arundel County Fire Training Academy in Millersville, MD. This group was challenged with under 10 participants which added extra stress to the search […]
Congrats, 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 class underwent its training and final disaster simulation exercise at the Anne Arundel County Fire Training Academy in Millersville, MD. This group was close to pre pandemic size with almost 20 participants. During the simulation, […]
AAACERT Makes FEMA News
AAACERT is proud to have been recognized in the FEMA CERT/ICPS newsletter for April 2022. Our work last year at the Russett Community Cleanup Day for Earth Day was our first but not our last event with the Russett Community. We’ll continue again this year and expand to help with other events the community has […]
Congrats, TEEN CERT Basic Class of March 2022!
Congratulations to the March 2022 Teen CERT Basic training class from Glen Burnie High School, Meade High School, and Severn School. Each class participated in CERT training at their schools before coming together for the final exercise at the Anne Arundel County Fire Training Academy in Millersville, MD. The class performed extremely well despite […]
AAACERT Visits AACo PD Aviation Unit
AAACERT members were invited to visit the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Aviation Unit. AA Co PD officers explainedthe equipment and ability of the Bell 407GXi helicopter among other items. This equipment helps police officers cover more ground and faster than ground-based officers. Visits like these are just part of the perks volunteer members […]
Congrats, CERT Basic Class of October 2021!
Congratulations to the October 2021 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic training class. The class underwent its training and final exercise at the Anne Arundel County Fire Training Academy in Millersville, MD. This training group had the extra challenge of having only seven participants instead of the usual 20-plus. As a result of their […]
Linthicum Fall Fair 2021
We want to thank everyone who visited our booth at this year’s Linthicum Fair. It was an absolutely beautiful 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 […]
National Night Out 2021, Thank You
We would like to thank everyone that visited our tent during the 2021 National Night Out event held at the Earleigh Heights VFC. The sun stayed away and the wind kept things at a very nice temperature after days of 90 plus degrees. We provided disaster preparedness material to visitors including flash cards with checklists […]
ITS BACK! Fall 2021 CERT Basic Class
Our CERT Basic class for Fall 2021 is now open. This will be a full class! The CERT Basic class is approximately 24 hours of instruction in basic disaster skills over 4 days. CERT Basic Training is designed to prepare you to help yourself and to help others in the event of a catastrophic disaster. […]
Congrats, CERT Basic Class of May 2021!
Congratulations to the May 2021 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic training class. The class underwent its training and final exercise at the Anne Arundel County Fire Training Academy in Millersville, MD. This training group had the extra challenge of having almost half the normal number of participants. As a result of their smaller […]
Congrats, CERT Basic Class of March 2021!
Congratulations to the March 2021 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic training class. The class underwent its training and final exercise at the Anne Arundel County Fire Training Academy in Millersville, MD. This training group had the extra challenge of having almost half the normal number of participants. As a result of their smaller […]
2021 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Please join AAACERT in thanking these dedicated men and women. A message from Captain Erik Konmeyer Anne Arundel County Fire Department, Fire Communications The Anne Arundel County Fire Department is celebrating the second full week of April (April 11-17, 2021) as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This week, sponsored by the Association of Public-Safety Communications […]
April is Flood Awareness Month
AAACERT is happy to share the following Spring 2021 Disaster Dispatch from the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management quarterly Newsletter. In this issue you will find information about Flood Awareness including tools to see your community’s risk, a message from Director Preeti Emrick, Financial Emergency Preparedness tools, and a number of important contacts […]
NPPW2021: Medication Safety & Baby Safety
From babies to grandparents, your poison center is there to help your whole family. More than 90% of poisonings happen in the home. By calling 1-800-222-1222 first, you may save yourself time and money. #NPPW21
NPPW2021: When Seconds Count
In a poisoning emergency, seconds count. Call 1-800-222-1222 to connect with nurses, pharmacists, and doctors who can give you accurate, life-saving treatment advice. Add the poison center hotline to your contacts today, so you can be prepared. #NPPW21
NPPW2021: Cleaning Safety + COVID-19
Are your household cleaners locked up, or stored up and away from a child’s reach? Cleaners can be poisonous so this #NPPW21 take steps to prevent this common poisoning risk. That also includes hand sanitizer and other disinfectants being used to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
WHEN LIFE HAPPENS…
We get it – life happens. Poison centers are ready 24/7 with fast and free advice. When you have a question, their healthcare professionals have answers. Everyday poison centers answer questions and help in emergencies because life happens. Dial 1-800-222-1222 for anything from your child swallowed a button battery, a snake bite to food poisoning. #NPPW21
Meet the Women in Charge
Join OEM Director Emrick, Fire Chief Wolford, & Police Chief Awad TOMORROW NIGHT, March 23 at 6 pm on www.facebook.com/aacoexec
DID YOU KNOW: Poisonings In The Home
Did you know: More than 90% of poisonings happen in the home. Join AAA CERT March 21-27 for National Poison Prevention Week. We’ll share safety tips from poison center professionals on support; poison control and prevention; and much more. #NPPW21