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California to stage massive earthquake drill
Posted: Oct 15, 2009 6:43 AM by Associated Press
Millions of people throughout California have signed up to take part in a statewide earthquake disaster drill billed as the largest such exercise in U.S. history.
Many schools and businesses on Thursday will practice "drop, cover and hold on" - the minimum requirement for participation. Some hospitals and fire departments will stage more elaborate simulations complete with search-and-rescue missions and people posing as faux quake victims.
According to organizers, some 6.7 million people have pledged to take part.
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