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WKU to participate in earthquake drill on Oct. 18

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  • Wednesday, October 17th, 2018
WKU to participate in earthquake drill on Oct. 18

The Great Central U.S. Shakeout Drill will take place Thursday (Oct. 18) at 10:18 a.m. local time. WKU will participate in the exercise through the activation of its emergency communications systems, including the RAVE text alert and outdoor warning speakers at 10:18 a.m. CT.
 
Earthquakes do occur in all regions of the state, and the WKU service region is no exception. The New Madrid Seismic Zone poses a significant risk and a major earthquake on the New Madrid or Wabash fault will affect all regions of the state. This is a good opportunity to practice your emergency plan. More information is available at http://www.earthquakecountry.org/sevensteps/

Contact: Bob Skipper, (270) 745-4295

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