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Millions Across Southeast Take Part in Great Southeast ShakeOut Earthquake Drill

15 Oct 2026 8:32 a.m.

Participants paused at 10:15 a.m. today to practice "Drop, Cover and Hold On" in a one-minute drill that drew more than 2 million people last year.

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Fairfax County Details Election Security and Vote Counting Measures Ahead of Nov. 3

12 Oct 2026 3:31 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

Fairfax County outlines how it secures voting machines, stores ballots and counts votes for more than 800,000 registered voters, plus curbside voting for older residents and voters with disabilities.

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