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• Sep 24, 2008 Accessing Volunteers in Times of Disaster The Volunteer Center Serving Howard County will host its Volunteer Mobilization Center (VMC) training for agencies on Wednesday, September 24 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at the Volunteer Center.    more...
• Nov 17, 2009 Agency Training on Accessing Volunteers following a disaster using a Volunteer Mobilization Center The Volunteer Center Serving Howard County will host an Agency Training on Accessing Volunteers following a disaster using a Volunteer Mobilization Center (VMC) on Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 from 12 pm – 2 pm at the Volunteer Center. Registration Required. Lunch Included.    more...
• Sep 17, 2010 American Red Cross trainings Participate in local American Red Cross trainings – Mass Care, Psychological First Aid, Damage Assessment.    more...
• Feb 19, 2011 American Red Cross trainings - Adult CPR, First Aid Provides training for use with adult victims in a variety of emergency situations.    more...
• Feb 26, 2011 American Red Cross trainings - Logistics: An Overview/ Logistics Simulation The course will give participants an overview of the Material Support Services group on a disaster relief operation.    more...
• Feb 17, 2011 American Red Cross trainings - Mass Care Shelter Operations and Simulation    more...
• Feb 5, 2011 American Red Cross trainings - Mass Casualty Disasters Mass Casualty Disasters    more...
• Jan 21, 2012 AMERICAN RED CROSS –New Volunteer Orientation: Disaster Services Overview Saturday, January 21, 2012 – 9 AM-5 PM at regional Red Cross Office, 4800 Mount Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215    more...
• Aug 3, 2009 Be a part of Howard County’s Drive-Thru Flu Clinic on Sunday October 4, 2009 he Howard County Health Department is looking for volunteers for its Drive-Thru Flu Clinic including nurses to administer SEASONAL FLU vaccine and general volunteers to assist with a variety of roles.    more...
• Jan 9, 2010 to Jan 10, 2010 CARA (Columbia Amateur Radio Association) Technician class licensing course (HAM radio) CARA (Columbia Amateur Radio Association) will conduct a Technician class licensing course (HAM radio) on the weekend of January 9 - 10, 2010 at 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046  Hours are approximately 8 AM to 4 PM both days.  For more information or to register...    more...
• Oct 3, 2010 CARA Hamfest Visit CARA Hamfest on Sunday, Oct 3rd to experience the latest in communications and technology.    more...
• Jan 14, 2012 CARA – Columbia Amateur Radio Association On January 14 and 15, 2012 CARA will be holding a two day license class. It will be held in Room 401 of the Gateway Building, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046. Classes will begin at 8AM on each day and will end by 5PM.    more...
• Sep 8, 2011 CERN Hosts "Surviving a Nuclear Event" Conference CERN, Howard County's community emergency response network, is hosting a conference, "Surviving a Nuclear Event," on Sept. 8, at Ten Oaks Ballroom.  Presented in cooperation with Howard County Government and The Horizon Foundation in recognition of National Preparedness Month, the...    more...
• May 10, 2012 CERN Meeting CERN Meeting for Members.    more...
• Jan 26, 2012 CERN Meeting CERN Meeting for Members.    more...
• Jan 24, 2012 CERN Meeting
• Nov 10, 2011 CERN meeting
• Jul 14, 2011 CERN meeting
• May 12, 2011 CERN meeting
• Mar 10, 2011 CERN meeting
• Jan 27, 2011 CERN meeting
• Nov 30, -1 CERN meeting
• Nov 30, -1 CERN meeting
• Nov 30, -1 CERN meeting
• Apr 12, 2011 CERT Classes (Citizen Emergency Readiness Training) The more you know the better prepared you and your family will be to deal with the unexpected. Classes offered Tuesday, April 12 and Thursday, April 14 from 7-10 pm and Saturday, April 16 from 8-11 am and 12:30-3:30 pm    more...
• Apr 16, 2011 CERT Classes – (Citizen Emergency Readiness Training) The more you know the better prepared you and your family will be to deal with the unexpected. Classes offered Tuesday, April 12 and Thursday, April 14 from 7-10 pm and Saturday, April 16 from 8-11 am and 12:30-3:30 pm    more...
• Apr 14, 2011 CERT Classes – (Citizen Emergency Readiness Training) The more you know the better prepared you and your family will be to deal with the unexpected. Classes offered Tuesday, April 12 and Thursday, April 14 from 7-10 pm and Saturday, April 16 from 8-11 am and 12:30-3:30 pm    more...
• Apr 9, 2008 CERT Training What is C.E.R.T ? C.E.R.T is a  program is designed educate local residents about disaster preparedness for hazards and emergencies –both natural and man-made that may strike their local area. The goal of C.E.R.T in Howard County is to train residents in basic disaster response skills...    more...
• Oct 16, 2010 CERT – Citizen Emergency Readiness Training Register for Howard County’s CERT – Citizen Emergency Readiness Training – Program Get personally prepared, obtain ASHI First Aid certified, and learn how to recover. Classes begin Saturday, Oct 16 or Thursday, Oct 21 For more information or to register visit ...    more...
• Apr 17, 2010 CERT – Citizen Emergency Readiness Training Learn how to better protect and prepare yourself and your family. Classes will be held at James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center 2200 Scott Wheeler Drive (formerly Alpha Center Drive), Marriottsville.    more...
• Oct 8, 2009 CERT: Citizen Emergency Readiness Training October 8-24, 2009 - CERT, Citizen Emergency Readiness Training: Session 1 – Personal Preparedness Sessions 2, 3 - ASCI – First Aid Sessions 4, 5 – Disaster Recovery    more...
• Oct 22, 2011 Citizen Emergency Readiness Training Citizen Emergency Readiness Training For Registration or more information: http://www.howardcountymd.gov/FAR/far_cert.htm or C.E.R.T. Contact: Rich Philps: rphilps@howardcountymd.gov or 443-472-8212 What is C.E.R.T.? C.E.R.T. is a program designed to...    more...
• Oct 18, 2011 Citizen Emergency Readiness Training Citizen Emergency Readiness Training For Registration or more information: http://www.howardcountymd.gov/FAR/far_cert.htm or C.E.R.T. Contact: Rich Philps: rphilps@howardcountymd.gov or 443-472-8212 What is C.E.R.T.? C.E.R.T. is a program designed to...    more...
• Oct 15, 2011 Citizen Emergency Readiness Training Citizen Emergency Readiness Training For Registration or more information: http://www.howardcountymd.gov/FAR/far_cert.htm or C.E.R.T. Contact: Rich Philps: rphilps@howardcountymd.gov or 443-472-8212 What is C.E.R.T.? C.E.R.T. is a program designed to...    more...
• Oct 15, 2011 Citizen Emergency Readiness Training Citizen Emergency Readiness Training For Registration or more information: http://www.howardcountymd.gov/FAR/far_cert.htm or C.E.R.T. Contact: Rich Philps: rphilps@howardcountymd.gov or 443-472-8212 What is C.E.R.T.? C.E.R.T. is a program designed to...    more...
• Oct 13, 2011 Citizen Emergency Readiness Training Citizen Emergency Readiness Training For Registration or more information: http://www.howardcountymd.gov/FAR/far_cert.htm or C.E.R.T. Contact: Rich Philps: rphilps@howardcountymd.gov or 443-472-8212 What is C.E.R.T.? C.E.R.T. is a program designed to...    more...
• Oct 11, 2011 Citizen Emergency Readiness Training Citizen Emergency Readiness Training For Registration or more information: http://www.howardcountymd.gov/FAR/far_cert.htm or C.E.R.T. Contact: Rich Philps: rphilps@howardcountymd.gov or 443-472-8212 What is C.E.R.T.? C.E.R.T. is a program designed to...    more...
• Jun 27, 2009 Columbia Amateur Radio Association (CARA) and Potomac Valley Radio Club Field Day The Columbia Amateur Radio Association (CARA) and Potomac Valley Radio Club will have Field Day Saturday June 27th from 1 PM through Sunday June 28th 1 PM.    more...
• Jun 28, 2008 to Jun 29, 2008 Columbia Amateur Radio Association and the Potomac Valley Radio Club ARRL Field The Columbia Amateur Radio Association and the Potomac Valley Radio Club will operate for the ARRL Field Day exercise. The two clubs will be set up and operating from June 28, Saturday 2:00 pm to June 29, Sunday 5:00 pm. There will be approximately 13 portable military-type towers with beam antennas and several wire dipole antennas strung between the towers.    more...
• Feb 2, 2008 to Feb 3, 2008 Columbia Amateur Radio Association: Training Opportunity The Columbia Amateur Radio Association, CARA, will be conducting a two-day ham class on Saturday and Sunday, February 2 and 3, in Room 401 of the Gateway Building, 6751 Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD, 21046.    more...
• May 22, 2010 Communicating Effectively with the Media This program is offered to anyone who might find themselves in a position of dealing with the media, especially volunteers who may be asked to serve as VMC Media Coordinators or Public Information Officers.    more...
• Jun 11, 2008 Community Disaster Preparedness Meeting Information during emergencies is critical to all of us. How ill you know what to do when disaster strikes? How ill you get information during extended power outages? Who will you call for information?    more...
• Nov 3, 2008 Community Readiness Week: "Operation People-Mover" Functional Exercise The media is invited to attend this functional exercise conducted by Howard County's Office of Emergency Management to test and evaluate the County's ability to evacuate residents in case of disaster and move them to an emergency shelter.    more...
• Nov 6, 2008 Community Readiness Week: "Ready When the Time Comes" Training Before a local disaster strikes, the public is invited to learn what they can do to help their families and the community through this basic training offered by the American Red Cross and the Volunteer Center of Howard County.    more...
• Nov 7, 2008 Community Readiness Week: Child Safety Seat Inspection Every year, countless children die because of improperly installed car seats. These needless deaths can be avoided by ensuring that children ride in safety seats that are properly installed and maintained. Stop by and have your child's seat inspected by a certified safety seat technician. This is a first-come, first-served event - no appointments are necessary.    more...
• Nov 2, 2008 Community Readiness Week: Drive-Thru Flu Clinic The Howard County Health Department will sponsor the 3rd annual drive-thru clinic to test the county's ability to immunize the population on a large scale. Health professionals will administer flu vaccines to the public during this test drill.    more...
• Nov 1, 2008 Community Readiness Week: Personal Preparedness Public Safety Expo The Expo will feature demonstrations, information and hands-on activities for the entire family. Exhibitors include Howard County's Department of Fire & Rescue Services, Police, Health, Public Works, Corrections, Citizen Services and the Bureaus of Animal Control and Communications (9-1-1).    more...
• Mar 8, 2008 Disaster Preparedness Workshop for Congregational Leaders An introductory workshop especially for congregational leaders is being coordinated by Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area through its work with Lutheran Disaster Response. 80 people attended the first workshop day in Northern Virginia. They came away with helpful tools and information - and a commitment to help their congregation begin the planning process. We're sure that your folks will also have such a positive experience!    more...
• Aug 29, 2009 Disaster Volunteer Mobilization Center (VMC) Disaster Volunteer Mobilization Center (VMC) training and simulation. Howard County Library, 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD.    more...
• Sep 15, 2011 Disaster Volunteer Mobilization Center (VMC) Classroom Training Learn a process by which spontaneous volunteers can be registered and referred to requesting organizations following a disaster.    more...
• May 21, 2011 Disaster Volunteer Mobilization Center (VMC) Classroom Training In light of recent circumstances - from an early and more active than normal tornado season, and greater risk of flooding to possible increased terrorism activities - better community preparedness is critical to our county. Being ready to volunteer is one way to enhance our preparedness. The...    more...
• May 19, 2011 Disaster Volunteer Mobilization Center (VMC) Classroom Training In light of recent circumstances - from an early and more active than normal tornado season, and greater risk of flooding to possible increased terrorism activities - better community preparedness is critical to our county. Being ready to volunteer is one way to enhance our preparedness. The...    more...
• Aug 21, 2010 Disaster Volunteer Mobilization Center Annual Exercise Experience and test the Volunteer Center’s VMC process. Registering spontaneous volunteers is more than just paperwork. Community volunteers who are trained to help with this process are encouraged to participate.    more...
• May 11, 2010 Disaster Volunteer Mobilization Center Training Following an incident many individuals may wish to volunteer and agencies may need additional help. The Volunteer Center, at the request of Howard County’s Department of Citizen Services, will assist with the registration and referral of these spontaneous volunteers to registered agencies requesting volunteers.    more...
• Mar 23, 2010 Disaster Volunteer Mobilization Center Training Following an incident many individuals may wish to volunteer and agencies may need additional help. The Volunteer Center, at the request of Howard County’s Department of Citizen Services, will assist with the registration and referral of these spontaneous volunteers to registered agencies requesting volunteers.    more...
• Mar 13, 2012 Disaster Volunteer Mobilization Center –Classroom Training Learn how you can support the Volunteer Center’s efforts to manage unaffiliated volunteers following a disaster. Identify ways you can help and come to a better understanding of the registration and referral process.    more...
• Jul 19, 2008 Disaster Volunteer Mobilization Training & Exercise The Volunteer Center Serving Howard County and the Howard County Library will host a Disaster Volunteer Mobilization Training and Exercise.    more...
• Jan 7, 2009 Disaster Volunteer Orientation Please note that programs will be postponed should Howard County Public Schools be closed due to inclement weather or an emergency.    more...
• Jul 10, 2008 Disaster Volunteer Orientation Registration required. For more information or to register email pam@volunteerhoward.org or call 410-715-3179.    more...
• Jun 24, 2008 Disaster Volunteer Orientation General Disaster Volunteer Orientation.    more...
• Sep 7, 2011 Disaster Volunteer Orientation and Information Session Identify volunteer opportunities that will prepare you now to serve if and when the time comes.    more...
• Feb 13, 2008 Disaster Volunteer Orientation/Information Session For registration or information call Pam at 410-715-3179 or email pam@volunteerhoward.org.    more...
• Jan 15, 2008 Disaster Volunteer Orientation/Information Session For registration or information call Pam at 410-715-3179 or email pam@volunteerhoward.org.    more...
• Feb 10, 2009 Disaster Volunteer Orientations Please note that programs will be postponed should Howard County Public Schools be closed due to inclement weather or an emergency.    more...
• Dec 9, 2008 Disaster Volunteer Orientations Please note that programs will be postponed should Howard County Public Schools be closed due to inclement weather or an emergency.    more...
• Dec 4, 2007 Disaster Volunteer Orientations and Information Sessions **Disaster Volunteer Orientations and Information Sessions are held monthly: future sessions are posted on www.volunteerhoward.org as they are confirmed. **Registration Required 7-8 PM, Wednesday, December 4, 2007 at the Volunteer Center Serving Howard County, 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia Town Center    more...
• Oct 4, 2009 Drive-thru Seasonal Flu Immunization Clinic The Howard County Health Department will sponsor the 4th annual drive-thru clinic to evaluate the county’s ability to immunize the population on a large scale. Health professionals will administer free seasonal flu vaccines to the public during this clinic.    more...
• Oct 14, 2009 Emergency Preparedness Exercise - Mock Patients Needed The University Of Maryland Medical Center, 22 South Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, will be conducting an emergency preparedness exercise and needs 150 volunteers to portray mock patients for a test of the medical center’s evacuation plans.    more...
• Dec 6, 2007 Emergency Preparedness Seminar For Seniors This free seminar, offered by CERN and the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program of Howard County, includes information on how to implement communication strategies with family, friends and neighbors before emergencies strike.    more...
• Dec 4, 2007 Emergency Preparedness Seminar For Seniors This free seminar, offered by CERN and the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program of Howard County, includes information on how to implement communication strategies with family, friends and neighbors before emergencies strike.    more...
• Nov 29, 2007 Emergency Preparedness Seminar For Seniors This free seminar, offered by CERN and the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program of Howard County, includes information on how to implement communication strategies with family, friends and neighbors before emergencies strike.    more...
• Nov 27, 2007 Emergency Preparedness Seminar For Seniors This free seminar, offered by CERN and the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program of Howard County, includes information on how to implement communication strategies with family, friends and neighbors before emergencies strike.    more...
• Nov 20, 2007 Emergency Preparedness Seminar For Seniors This free seminar, offered by CERN and the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program of Howard County, includes information on how to implement communication strategies with family, friends and neighbors before emergencies strike.    more...
• Nov 15, 2007 Emergency Preparedness Seminar For Seniors This free seminar, offered by CERN and the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program of Howard County, includes information on how to implement communication strategies with family, friends and neighbors before emergencies strike.    more...
• Nov 15, 2007 Emergency Preparedness Seminar For Seniors This free seminar, offered by CERN and the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program of Howard County, includes information on how to implement communication strategies with family, friends and neighbors before emergencies strike.    more...
• Apr 15, 2008 Emergency Preparedness: Preparing the Important Document Binder Emergency Preparedness: Preparing the Important Document Binder. Participants will learn what documents to include in the Important Document Binder and will actually be creating the beginnings of their own personal Binder at this workshop.    more...
• Mar 11, 2008 Emergency Preparedness: Preparing the Important Document Binder Emergency Preparedness: Preparing the Important Document Binder. Participants will learn what documents to include in the Important Document Binder and will actually be creating the beginnings of their own personal Binder at this workshop.    more...
• Feb 28, 2008 Emergency Preparedness: Preparing the Important Document Binder Emergency Preparedness: Preparing the Important Document Binder. Participants will learn what documents to include in the Important Document Binder and will actually be creating the beginnings of their own personal Binder at this workshop.    more...
• Feb 26, 2008 Emergency Preparedness: Preparing the Important Document Binder Emergency Preparedness: Preparing the Important Document Binder. Participants will learn what documents to include in the Important Document Binder and will actually be creating the beginnings of their own personal Binder at this workshop.    more...
• Feb 21, 2008 Emergency Preparedness: Preparing the Important Document Binder Emergency Preparedness: Preparing the Important Document Binder. Participants will learn what documents to include in the Important Document Binder and will actually be creating the beginnings of their own personal Binder at this workshop.    more...
• Feb 19, 2008 Emergency Preparedness: Preparing the Important Document Binder Emergency Preparedness: Preparing the Important Document Binder. Participants will learn what documents to include in the Important Document Binder and will actually be creating the beginnings of their own personal Binder at this workshop.    more...
• Feb 7, 2008 Emergency Preparedness: Preparing the Important Document Binder Emergency Preparedness: Preparing the Important Document Binder. Participants will learn what documents to include in the Important Document Binder and will actually be creating the beginnings of their own personal Binder at this workshop.    more...
• Feb 5, 2008 Emergency Preparedness: Preparing the Important Document Binder Emergency Preparedness: Preparing the Important Document Binder. Participants will learn what documents to include in the Important Document Binder and will actually be creating the beginnings of their own personal Binder at this workshop.    more...
• Feb 7, 2008 Emergency Preparedness: Preparing the Important Document Binder. Emergency Preparedness: Preparing the Important Document Binder. Participants will learn what documents to include in the Important Document Binder and will actually be creating the beginnings of their own personal Binder at this workshop.    more...
• May 10, 2008 EPLEX - The Triennial Emergency Plan Exercise to test the response to a Commercial airline incident Volunteers are needed to role play crash victims as well as to role play family and friends.    more...
• Nov 17, 2008 Functional Pandemic Flu Exercise The Howard County Health Department is recruiting controllers for its functional Pan Flu Exercise on Monday, November 17 from 7 AM – 3PM; breakfast, lunch and snack will be provided. A briefing will be held on Thursday, November 13 to provide additional information, details and locations....    more...
• Oct 20, 2009 General Disaster Volunteer & Information Session There will be a General Disaster Volunteer & Information Session at the Volunteer Center Serving Howard County.    more...
• Feb 4, 2010 General Disaster Volunteer Orientation General Disaster Volunteer Orientation – Identify agencies that are recruiting and training volunteers to be prepared IF and WHEN the time comes.    more...
• Jan 12, 2010 General Disaster Volunteer Orientation General Disaster Volunteer Orientation – Identify agencies that are recruiting and training volunteers to be prepared IF and WHEN the time comes.    more...
• May 5, 2010 General Disaster Volunteer Orientation & Information Session Identify ways you can prepare today to serve in times of disaster or an emergency. Learn which agencies may require additional volunteers after a disaster and how you can be ready to help.    more...
• Apr 15, 2010 General Disaster Volunteer Orientation & Information Session Identify ways you can prepare today to serve in times of disaster or an emergency. Learn which agencies may require additional volunteers after a disaster and how you can be ready to help.    more...
• Mar 18, 2010 General Disaster Volunteer Orientation & Information Session Identify ways you can prepare today to serve in times of disaster or an emergency. Learn which agencies may require additional volunteers after a disaster and how you can be ready to help.    more...
• Apr 28, 2011 Great Central U.S. Shake Out Georgia and many other states will participate in the Great Central U.S. Shake Out. The goal of this event is for as many families as possible to practice how to protect themselves during earthquakes, and to get prepared.    more...
• Sep 14, 2011 Hazardous Weather Workshop Athletics Directors, Coaches, Referees & Outdoor Activity Directors and those who Work Outside are invited to a Free workshop to learn from the best experts in the field about the potential for injury during hazardous weather and tips on how to handle challenges to your decision to stop play or cancel an event.    more...
• May 2, 2009 Howard County C.E.R.T Class Schedule - Disaster Recovery Parts 1 and 2 This is a mirror session of sessions 4 and 5, on Disaster Recovery. It will also be run from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm.    more...
• Oct 25, 2008 Howard County C.E.R.T Class Schedule - Disaster Recovery Parts 1 and 2 This is a mirror session of sessions 4 and 5, on Disaster Recovery.    more...
• Oct 18, 2008 Howard County C.E.R.T Class Schedule - First Aid, Parts 1 and 2 This is an ASHI certified 3 hour combination lecture and practical session on basic first. Students will review anatomy, signs and symptoms of common illness and injuries, along with bleeding control techniques and shock management.    more...
• Apr 18, 2009 Howard County C.E.R.T Class Schedule - Mirror of Session 1: Personal Preparedness In this 3 hour session, students will learn the history of large scale disasters that have affected Howard County.    more...
• Apr 16, 2009 Howard County C.E.R.T Class Schedule - Session 1: Personal Preparedness In this 3 hour session, students will learn the history of large scale disasters that have affected Howard County.    more...
• Oct 11, 2008 Howard County C.E.R.T Class Schedule - Session 1: Personal Preparedness In this 3 hour session, students will learn the history of large scale disasters that have affected Howard County, as well as steps that Howard County has taken to minimize the impact of future large scale disasters. Included in this session you will review individual supplies, training and the psychology needed during the time of an disaster. A certificate of completion will be issued following the successful completion of this session.    more...
• Oct 7, 2008 Howard County C.E.R.T Class Schedule - Session 1: Personal Preparedness In this 3 hour session, students will learn the history of large scale disasters that have affected Howard County.    more...
• Apr 16, 2008 Howard County C.E.R.T Class Schedule - Session 1: Personal Preparedness In this 3 hour session, students will learn the history of large scale disasters that have affected Howard County.    more...
• Apr 25, 2009 Howard County C.E.R.T Class Schedule - Session 2 - First Aid Part 1 This is a mirror of Sessions 2 & 3 (8-11 am and 12:30-3:30 pm)    more...
• Apr 21, 2009 Howard County C.E.R.T Class Schedule - Session 2 - First Aid Part 1 This is an ASHI certified 3 hour combination lecture and practical session on basic first aid. Students will review anatomy, signs and symptoms of common illness and injuries, along with bleeding control techniques and shock management.    more...
• Oct 14, 2008 Howard County C.E.R.T Class Schedule - Session 2 - First Aid Part 1 This is an ASHI certified 3 hour combination lecture and practical session on basic first aid. Students will review anatomy, signs and symptoms of common illness and injuries, along with bleeding control techniques and shock management.    more...
• Apr 25, 2008 Howard County C.E.R.T Class Schedule - Session 2 - First Aid Part 1 This is an ASHI certified 3 hour combination lecture and practical session on basic first aid. Students will review anatomy, signs and symptoms of common illness and injuries, along with bleeding control techniques and shock management.    more...
• Apr 21, 2008 Howard County C.E.R.T Class Schedule - Session 2 - First Aid Part 1 This is an ASHI certified 3 hour combination lecture and practical session on basic first aid. Students will review anatomy, signs and symptoms of common illness and injuries, along with bleeding control techniques and shock management.    more...
• Apr 23, 2009 Howard County C.E.R.T Class Schedule - Session 3 - First Aid Part 2 A certified ASHI 3-hour combination lecture and practical session on basic first aid. In this session you will learn fracture management, patient movement and advanced patient assessment techniques.    more...
• Oct 16, 2008 Howard County C.E.R.T Class Schedule - Session 3: First Aid Part 2 This is an ASHI certified 3 hour combination lecture and practical session on basic first aid. Students will review anatomy, signs and symptoms of common illness and injuries, along with bleeding control techniques and shock management.    more...
• Apr 28, 2009 Howard County C.E.R.T Class Schedule - Session 4: Disaster Recoverty Part 1 This is a 3 hour combination lecture and practical session where you will learn team organization and basic emergency incident management principals. Students will participate in live flammable liquid fire extinguishment. A certificate of completion will be issued following the successful completion of this session.    more...
• Oct 21, 2008 Howard County C.E.R.T Class Schedule - Session 4: Disaster Recoverty Part 1 This is a 3 hour combination lecture and practical session where you will learn team organization and basic emergency incident management principals. Students will participate in live flammable liquid fire extinguishment. A certificate of completion will be issued following the successful completion of this session.    more...
• Apr 30, 2009 Howard County C.E.R.T Class Schedule - Session 5: Disaster Recovery Part 2 In this 3 hour session, students will review basic household utilities such as electric service, gas service, municipal water service, and how to secure them during an emergency should the need arise. Also in this session students will review basic portable generator safety and operating techniques.    more...
• Oct 23, 2008 Howard County C.E.R.T Class Schedule - Session 5: Disaster Recovery Part 2 In this 3 hour session, students will review basic household utilities such as electric service, gas service, municipal water service, and how to secure them during an emergency should the need arise. Also in this session students will review basic portable generator safety and operating techniques.    more...
• Oct 23, 2010 Howard County’s CERT – Citizen Emergency Readiness Training – Program Register for Howard County’s CERT – Citizen Emergency Readiness Training – Program Get personally prepared, obtain ASHI First Aid certified, and learn how to recover.    more...
• Jan 29, 2011 to Jan 30, 2011 Interested in Emergency Communications? CARA (Columbia Amateur Radio Association) will be holding a two day license class on the last weekend of this month. It will be held in Room 401 of the Gateway Building, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046. Classes will begin at 8AM on each day and will end by 5PM. There is no fee and...    more...
• Oct 6, 2009 Large Dam Emergency Action Plan Table-Top Exercise The Howard County Stormwater Management Division will partner with the County’s Office of Emergency Management and the Columbia Association on a table-top exercise to review the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for each of the six large dam structures in Howard County. The EAP includes general procedures and guidelines to be followed in case of dam failure.    more...
• Oct 6, 2009 League of Women Voters' Forum on Emergency Preparedness The League of Women Voters will host a panel representing departments and agencies that support emergency responses in times of disaster. Learn more about the County’s emergency preparedness plans and steps you can take to prepare your family.    more...
• Oct 26, 2011 LEARN HOW TO ACCESS & PREPARE for VOLUNTEERS FOLLOWING A DISASTER The Volunteer Center Serving Howard County will host its Volunteer Mobilization Center training for Agencies on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 from 2:00 – 4:00 at the Volunteer Center Serving Howard County located at 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD 21044.    more...
• Jun 7, 2008 MVEX--Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration exercise Volunteers are needed for MVEX--Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration exercise to prepare MVA's management and employees for potential critical incidents which may occur during business hours.    more...
• Apr 30, 2011 NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY This spring, the Howard County police will support National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Residents may bring their unwanted prescription drugs to any community satellite office (including the Oakland Mills satellite office) between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 30.    more...
• Feb 19, 2011 National Weather Service Basics I Storm Spotter Class Have you ever wanted to learn more about thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes and other severe weather?  Would you know what to do in a severe weather emergency?  Now's your chance to find out!   The National Weather Service is coming to campus to teach their introductory storm...    more...
• Apr 26, 2012 National Weather Service Skywarn™ Basics 1 Class Basics I is a good general overview of severe weather for the general public. Upon completion of the course, you will be registered in the program by the NWS. You will receive a spotter code from the NWS within 6 weeks.    more...
• Aug 2, 2008 Operation Purple Haze - The Baltimore Ravens Need Your Help Baltimore Ravens fans are needed to participate as actors/victims in a full-scale emergency management exercise to help review the essential elements of emergency preparedness and response at M&T Bank Stadium.    more...
• Mar 5, 2011 Photo for American Red Cross The Central Maryland Chapter is inviting volunteers, their families, and friends to join together on  March 5th, 2011 from 8 am – 10 am to form a Human Cross in the parking lot of: New Psalmist Baptist Church 6020 Marian Drive Baltimore, MD 21215 This is behind and across from the...    more...
• Sep 17, 2011 POSTPONED: Disaster Volunteer Mobilization Center (VMC) Simulation Training NOTE: Sept 17 VMC simulation has been postponed and will be re-scheduled!    more...
• Mar 3, 2011 Prepare Howard County for Spontaneous Disaster Volunteers Following an incident many individuals may wish to volunteer and agencies may need additional help. The Volunteer Center, at the request of Howard County’s Department of Citizen Services, will assist with the registration and referral of these spontaneous volunteers to those registered agencies asking for volunteers.    more...
• May 19, 2008 Training Registering and Referring Spontaneous, Unaffiliated Volunteers The Volunteer Center Serving Howard County will be hosting a training for community members on the process of registering and referring spontaneous, unaffiliated volunteers through Volunteer Mobilization Centers (VMC) following a disaster on Monday, May 19, 2008 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the Volunteer Center.    more...
• May 2, 2009 Training Workshop opportunities for members and individuals of the DC area Faith Community FREE Training Workshop opportunities for members and individuals of the DC area Faith Community.    more...
• Apr 18, 2009 Training Workshop opportunities for members and individuals of the DC area Faith Community FREE Training Workshop opportunities for members and individuals of the DC area Faith Community.    more...
• Mar 15, 2009 Training Workshop opportunities for members and individuals of the DC area Faith Community FREE Training Workshop opportunities for members and individuals of the DC area Faith Community.    more...
• Jun 11, 2011 Visit “Shelter World” Experience a 90 minute guided tour of a Red Cross Shelter    more...
• May 11, 2010 Volunteer Mobilization Center (VMC) VMCs, at the request of the Department of Citizen Services and under the direction of the Volunteer Center, will manage spontaneous, unaffiliated volunteers following a disaster. Attendees will be introduced to the process and forms needed to refer volunteers following a disaster back into the community to support recovery efforts.    more...
• Mar 23, 2010 Volunteer Mobilization Center (VMC) VMCs, at the request of the Department of Citizen Services and under the direction of the Volunteer Center, will manage spontaneous, unaffiliated volunteers following a disaster. Attendees will be introduced to the process and forms needed to refer volunteers following a disaster back into the community to support recovery efforts.    more...
• Feb 9, 2010 Volunteer Mobilization Center (VMC) VMCs, at the request of the Department of Citizen Services and under the direction of the Volunteer Center, will manage spontaneous, unaffiliated volunteers following a disaster. Attendees will be introduced to the process and forms needed to refer volunteers following a disaster back into the community to support recovery efforts.    more...
• Feb 19, 2008 Volunteer Mobilization Center (VMC) For registration or information call Pam at 410-715-3179 or email pam@volunteerhoward.org.    more...
• Dec 6, 2007 Volunteer Mobilization Center (VMC) Community Member Training VMCs will assist with the registration and referral of spontaneous unaffiliated volunteers who wish to help following a disaster. *SHOULD HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BE CLOSED DUE TO AN EMERGENCY OR INCLEMENT WEATHER, THESE PROGRAMS WILL BE RESCHEDULED.    more...
• Jun 25, 2008 Volunteer Mobilization Center (VMC) training for agencies The Volunteer Center Serving Howard County will host its Volunteer Mobilization Center (VMC) training for agencies on Wednesday, June 25 from 11:30 – 1:30 at the Volunteer Center.    more...
• Jun 8, 2010 Volunteer Mobilization Center training for Agencies The Volunteer Center Serving Howard County will host its Volunteer Mobilization Center training for Agencies on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 from 2:30 – 4:30 at the Volunteer Center Serving Howard County located at 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD 21044.    more...
• Jan 28, 2009 Volunteer Mobilization Center training for Agencies Volunteer Mobilization Center training for Agencies at the Volunteer Center Serving Howard County.    more...
• Jan 26, 2009 Volunteer Mobilization Center Training for Volunteers Volunteer Mobilization Center training for volunteers at the Volunteer Center Serving Howard County.    more...
• Oct 8, 2009 Volunteering in a Disaster Learn what you can do to help yourself, your family and your community be ready for the unexpected.    more...