Virginia Emergency Officials Are Encouraging People To Register For A Multi-State Earthquake Drill Coming Up This Fall. Officials Say The “Great Southeast Shakeout” Will Invoke What Has Become The Mantra Of Earthquake Response. The Initiative Is Called “Drop, Cover, And Hold On.” That Means Drop To The Ground, Take Cover Under A Sturdy Desk Or Table, And Hold On Until The Shaking Stops. The Drill Will Take Place On October 16th.