2026 Sound the Alarm
Members of AAACERT assisted the American Red Cross and Edgewater Volunteer Fire Department with fire education and installation of fire alarms on Saturday, July 25th. Volunteers installed 52 smoke detectors and educated 219 people. Way to go team! AAACERT is always proud to be asked to support the Red Cross in this and other events. […]
Teaching Red Cross Volunteers Fire Safety 101
Did you know you should shake or turn your fire extinguishers about once per month? Yup, you should to help keep the powered inside loose. Not all fire extinguishers can put out all types of fires. That’s what the ABC designation on most home extinguishers indicate. And you have less time to use them than […]
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 […]
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 […]
American Red Cross Tornado Safety Tips
The American Red Cross, Richmond VA has these tips to keep you safe during an approaching tornado.