Preparing for the worst: emergency drill at Virginia Western Evan Jones August 9, 2012 1 minute read Police, rescue workers and many others have been swarming across the Virginia Western Community College today, practicing to handle a situation they hope never to encounter in real life. WFIR’s Evan Jones was there. Share: Post navigation Previous: VWCC campus closed today for emergency drillNext: Mock firefighter funeral is important part of Honor Guard Academy Related Stories Baby Buri author brings her illustrated books to Roanoke Gene Marrano June 9, 2026 VA250 close to home – In Depth. Who was Andrew Lewis? Gene Marrano June 9, 2026 Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026