SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2011. Nearly 60,000 Illinois residents have already registered to participate in a multi-state earthquake drill in April, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging even more groups and individuals to join in “The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut” on April 28. The drill coincides with IEMA’s annual observation of Earthquake Preparedness Month every April.
“With the New Madrid and Wabash Valley seismic zones located in southern Illinois, it’s important for people to…






