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Virginia earthquake relief: Louisa County school to receive more FEMA funds
Grant will pay for school construction and other costs related to earthquake damage.
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Japan earthquake anniversary marked by sorrow, resolve
Across Japan, people paused at 2:46 p.m. - the moment the magnitude-9.0 quake struck a year ago - for moments of silence, prayer and reflection about the enormous losses suffered and monumental tasks ahead.
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Earthquake-damaged National Cathedral repairs literally going stone-by-stone
A multi-million dollar project to repair and rebuild intricate stones that were damaged or destroyed by the Aug. 23 earthquake is underway, but the stone masons at the work are still trying to wrap their heads around the scale of their task.
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5.8 earthquake hits Washington, D.C. area
A 5.8 earthquake that hit the D.C. area Tuesday damaged dozens of buildings, caused massive commuting issues and closed down some national memorials.
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Louisa school back to normal after earthquake
Parents, teachers and kids spent the day a little lost navigating the temporary trailers they'll call school for the remainder of the year. And many were talking about earthquakes and aftershocks.
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Louisa County school schedule returns to normal months after quake
High school and middle school students in Louisa County will attend classes on a normal schedule this week for the first time since last summer's earthquake.
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FEMA to give earthquake aid to Virginia residents
FEMA approved earthquake assistance for residents in Culpepper, Fluvanna, Goochland, Orange and Spotsylvania counties and the city of Fredericksburg.
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D.C. earthquake: Denied Louisa County victims told to reapply for aid
Local and federal officials are telling Louisa County earthquake victims to not give up if they've been denied federal disaster assistance. Residents can appeal the denials based on the need for more information.
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D.C. disaster preparedness improved since snowstorm, earthquake
Federal and local officials say the Washington area is better equipped to respond to emergencies in the wake of an earthquake and a freak snowstorm that snarled traffic this year.
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Washington Monument: Surveyors check if it sank or tilted
On Tuesday, surveyors were on the grounds of the Washington Monument, taking measurements from several long-established points known as benchmarks where survey work has been done in the past.
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San Francisco earthquake rattles Bay Area nerves, but not much else
Two small, back-to-back earthquakes shook San Francisco Bay area residents awake Monday morning but appeared to leave no serious damage or injury.
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Louisa County gets $3.2 million for earthquake-damaged school
Officials say the cost to replace Thomas Jefferson Elementary School after the 5.8-magnitude quake is $13. 7 million. Insurance is expected to cover $9.4 million of those costs, and the federal agency will pay for 75 percent of the balance.
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D.C. earthquake: What did you feel?
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 has been felt throughout the D.C. metro area and throughout the East Coast. What did you feel? Where were you when it struck?
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Louisa County still feeling aftershocks
The magnitude-5.8 earthquake that shook the East Coast on Aug. 23 may have happened more than five months ago, but aftershocks like the one that struck Monday night continue to rattle Louisa County.
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Louisa rattled by more earthquake aftershocks
The U.S. Geological Survey says a 2.5-magnitude aftershock occurred at 8:08 a.m. Wednesday 5 miles southwest of Mineral and 6 miles south-southeast of Louisa.
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Washington Monument has extensive cracking
A report released Thursday suggests the Washington Monument is highly vulnerable to rainfall, with standing water collecting on the upper floors during storms.
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National Cathedral donations could reach $2 million
Cathedral officials say the supporters will match all new gifts or pledges to the cathedral up to $500,000 through the end of the year. That means there is a potential for $2 million in donations.
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National Cathedral offering concert tonight for Feast of All Souls
The Washington National Cathedral is open again, and a number of events are being held at the earthquake-damaged building.
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