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An earthquake can strike at any time. At exactly 10:17 a.m. Thursday, students at Lewis Middle School dove under desks and tables to practice what to do if the earth suddenly started shaking.
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Everyone, everywhere should know how to protect themselves during earthquakes. Joni the ShakeOut at 10:17 this morning.
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The San Diego County Fire Authority is improving training standards for volunteer firefighters — a great opportunity for those seeking a career in firefighting.
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The County is working to strengthen local aerial firefighting capabilities by enlisting excess military aircraft.
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County airport staff, first responders and community members made up like air crash victims held a major disaster exercise at McClellan-Palomar Airport.
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More than 2,000 San Diego County residents took a Pledge to Prepare and walked away with a free tent donated by Target stores.
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County airport staff and rescue crews, Carlsbad police, firefighter-paramedics, the American Red Cross and community members — many made up to look like injured air crash victims — will hold a major disaster exercise Thursday morning at McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad.