'Drop, Cover and Hold On'

Sikeston Head Start teacher Stephanie Robinson (right) and students get under a table to practice earthquake safety as part of the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut on Thursday morning. During the ShakeOut, students went under tables and desks and held on as a way to practice the earthquake drill. Over 3 million people in 11 states participated in the event.

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