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The Navy Yard: One year later

By WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON — It was one year ago Tuesday that terror struck at the Washington Navy Yard.

A lone gunman entered Building 197 and opened fire.

Roughly an hour later, shooter Aaron Alexis had been shot and killed by police, but not before he’d claimed the lives of a dozen people.

Listen below to WTOP coverage from that day.

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.
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