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• 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...
• 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...
• 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 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 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 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...
• 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 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 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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 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...
• 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 24, 2008 Disaster Volunteer Orientation General Disaster Volunteer Orientation.    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...
• 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...
• 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 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...
• 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 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 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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 Volunteer Mobilization Center (VMC) For registration or information call Pam at 410-715-3179 or email pam@volunteerhoward.org.    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 13, 2008 Disaster Volunteer Orientation/Information Session For registration or information call Pam at 410-715-3179 or email pam@volunteerhoward.org.    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 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 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...
• Jan 15, 2008 Disaster Volunteer Orientation/Information Session 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...
• 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 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...
• 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...