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The Great Nevada ShakeOut
September 19, 2012 | The Great Nevada ShakeOut

“You are invited to join thousands of people who will Drop, Cover, and Hold On on October 18th at 10:18 a.m.* in the 2012 Great Nevada ShakeOut!” Quoted from The Great Nevada ShakeOut site.


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