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“Great ShakeOut” Earthquake Drill to Occur Tomorrow (10/20)

“Great ShakeOut” Earthquake Drill to Occur Tomorrow (10/20) All Marylanders Encouraged to Participate and Practice Earthquake Preparedness REISTERSTOWN, Md. (October 19, 2016) — Earthquakes can and do happen in Maryland which is why the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is asking residents to register and take part in the Great SouthEast ShakeOut tomorrow. By participating  Read the Rest…

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Participate in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Preparedness Drill on 10/16 at 10:16 a.m.

When an earthquake hit the mid-Atlantic region on August 23, 2011, many people didn’t know how to react. Instead of crouching under a desk or sturdy table, many people evacuated their homes or workplaces, unaware of the potential injury from falling debris. While this earthquake was not strong enough to cause significant damage to the outside  Read the Rest…

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