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Va. to Participate in Earthquake Drill

Virginia is one of the states participating in the Great Southeast Shakeout this morning.

The shakeout is a multi-state earthquake drill, set to take place at 10:16 a.m. Residents are encouraged to “drop,” “cover” and “hold on” during the drill and during an actual earthquake.

Schools, businesses, community groups across the Commonwealth are expected to participate in the drill.

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