Mississippi urges participation in annual earthquake drill Thursday

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is urging Mississippians to take part in the annual ‘Great ShakeOut’ earthquake drill on Thursday at 10:15 a.m., according to a news release.

Individuals and organizations can register online at shakeout.org. The drill aims to promote earthquake preparedness and safety awareness across the state.

More information about the event is available on MEMA’s website. The agency encourages residents to participate and review safety procedures to better prepare for potential earthquakes.

The event is part of a nationwide effort to improve community resilience and response to seismic events, officials said.

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