Top News from WTOP 9am Update — September 2nd

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September 2, 2025 | 10:00 PM

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

Today’s top news stories: A warning for you from firefighters as the drought of rain continues in the DC region. The death toll from a major earthquake in Afghanistan is on the rise.

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM

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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