2025 SKYWARN
AAACERT members are invited to SKYWARN virtual course. Check your email for the invite. Presentation Details: The classes are designed to educate the public on weather threats in this area, as well as strengthen the ties between the NWS and the local community. The more spotters the NWS has out there, the faster vital ground […]
Emergency Sanitation and Hygiene Training
AAACERT hosted its first online training via Zoom on March 25, 2020, on the topic of emergency sanitation and hygiene. President Bruce Morgenstern welcomed participants and explained that AAACERT is using this interactive video platform to practice safe social distancing during the pandemic of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The presenter, Public Information Officer […]
July Training: Managing Pets and Livestock during Disasters
On July 17, Briana Kracke of the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) shared overall principles of animal care and handling for owners and emergency managers in the event of a widespread disaster.
Monthly Training Focuses on Weather Hazards and Safety
On Wednesday, June 19, Anne Arundel-Annapolis Community Emergency Response Team (AAACERT) training featured a presentation on Weather Hazards and Safety by Joseph Seborowski of the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Seborowski, a trained meteorologist, is a Recovery Planner with the OEM.
Skywarn Spotter Course
The National Weather Service and Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management is offering a free SKYWARN® Spotter Class on April 4, 2019.
Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Launches “Know Your Zone”
The following is taken from the MEMA website. June 14, 2018 Program Designed to Ease Evacuation in Areas Subject to Tidal Floods, Surge REISTERSTOWN, Md. (June 14, 2018) — With the record-setting 2017 hurricane season still fresh in most American’s minds, the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), in conjunction with local emergency managers, is rolling out […]
Winter Preparedness Guide
Check out the Anne Arundel County Winter Storm Preparedness Guide
National Weather Service (NWS) Sterling Open House
The Sterling Virginia office of the National Weather Service (NWS) will be holding an open hose Saturday, April 30 and Sunday May 1. This will be an opportunity to see the operations of the local NWS office. – Learn how Warnings & Forecasts are Made – Hourly Weather Balloon Launch -Child Friendly Weather Experiments – […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
American Red Cross Tornado Safety Tips
The American Red Cross, Richmond VA has these tips to keep you safe during an approaching tornado.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]