“Great Southeast Shakeout” earthquake drill set for Thursday Starr Anderson October 14, 2015 1 minute read Virginia is once again participating in an annual earthquake drill, giving residents the opportunity to learn and practice what to do in the event of another quake. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more details. Share: Post navigation Previous: Grand jury indicts parents of boy who died in septic tankNext: New TV ads to battle heroin abuse Related Stories Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026 Roanoke Regional Partnership releases 2025 statistics Web Staff April 10, 2026