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> Featured Story > Press Releases > OEM Newsletter > How to Stay Informed > Feature Story (Archive) |  | | | | Upcoming Events | Date/Time | Location & Details | Sat. June 2 | Volunteer Mobilization Center training and drill. AA Co. Volunteer Center will conduct a day long training. Volunteers need during both morning (10 - 12pm) and afternoon sessions. (1 - 3 pm) Ages 14 and up welcome with adult. Contact Karen Johnson 410-222-0611. or fdjohn99@aacounty.org | | Tues. June 12 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm | Citizen Corps Council Meeting . Anne Arundel Co. Fire Department Headquarters8501 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD 21108 | |
| | | Feature: Anne Arundel County Hosts Full-Scale Sheltering Exercise | On Friday, June 17, 2011, Anne Arundel County's Office of Emergency Management in partnership with Department of Social Services, American Red Cross, Department of Health, Police and Fire Departments, RACES and Animal Control hosted a Full-Scale Shelter Exercise at Arundel High School in Gambrills, MD. Over 100 volunteers gave up their morning to help the County test Emergency Sheltering capabilities. The exercise simulated an F4 Tornado hitting parts of Edgewater and Annapolis, and causing extensive damage, loss of power, and several fatalities. Volunteers portrayed the disaster victims, some of whom had medical and emotional issues, while others were searching for loved ones. Animal Control was able to assist 5 disaster victims with housing their pets on-sight.
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| | | Many lessons learned, as well as several best practices were documented. Anne Arundel County will use this exercise to modify plans and procedures, and implement any changes needed so that the County can successfully implement any future shelters. The County Office of Emergency Management thanks everyone for volunteering their time and for County staff's hard work in making this exercise a success. |
| | Press Release(s) | | | | | | Get Information And Alerts Affecting Anne Arundel County Sent Straight To Your Mobile Phone! | 1.) CodeRED Emergency Notification System Anne Arundel County and the city of Annapolis share an emergency notification system for contacting residents and businesses to disseminate important information. The system, commonly referred to as Reverse 9-1-1, is not meant for immediate or rapid notification. It will be utilized as another tool, in conjunction with the the other methods listed, for getting important information out to the public.
More information on the Emergency Notification System. 2.) "Like" us on  3.) "Follow us" on  | | Anne Arundel County's First Annual Preparedness Fair (September 2010) | The Citizen Corps Council of Anne Arundel County and City of Annapolis, in conjunction with the Office of Emergency Management, hosted its first annual Emergency Preparedness Fair on September 18th. Glen Burnie Improvement Association graciously let us use their grounds on Post 40 Road in Glen Burnie where the Big Glen Burnie Carnival is held yearly. The participants included the Fire, Police and Sheriff Departments, BG&E, Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce, Baltimore Washington Medical Center, American Red Cross, Departments of Health and Aging, Constituent Services, SALT Council, RACES, Ft. Meade, Maryland State Insurance, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Maryland Defense Force, Anne Arundel County Community Action, Animal Control, Citizen Corps Council, AA County and Annapolis Offices of Emergency Management, Maryland VOAD and local CERT members. |  | | Follow this link for more pictures from the event. | The Fire Department provided two fire trucks, an ambulance, decontamination unit and an antique fire fire truck. The Police Department brought their helicopter, Zodiac boat, SWAT truck, police car, motorcycle and bike patrol equipment. Animal Control brought the trailer that holds the equipment that will be used to house animals at a specific shelter during a disaster. The sheriff and police departments also had their crime prevention units there giving out information to the public. The Anne Arundel County Alarmers provided free food and drinks and Bruster’s Ice Cream gave out free samples of ice cream. There were approximately 200 people in attendance and we plan to increase that number next year. Please join us in thanking all the participants and the volunteers who made this possible. Without them, this could not have taken place. The Second Annual Preparedness Fair scheduled for September 10, 2011 has been canceled due to saturated ground and uncertain weather. Stayed tuned for 2012!
| | Operation Rescue on the Rails Full-Scale Exercise March 2010 | |  | Anne Arundel County's Office of Emergency Management, Fire Department, Police Department and the MTA along with the Baltimore Washington Medical Center participated in a joint full-scale exercise on March 14, 2010. This exercise gave each agency an opportunity to test plans for a mass casualty exercise. Nearly 200 volunteers participated in roles such as victims and family members. Others assisted with exercise logistics. Some were moulaged to look as though they had been hurt. Click here to view more images. | | | Anne Arundel County's Record Winter Season | - Anne Arundel County recieves Presidential Declaration for December '09 Snow Storm. View
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