Red Cross volunteers take part in Disaster Institute in Roanoke Timothy Martin June 13, 2013 1 minute read About 60 Red Cross volunteers from southwest and central Virginia are participating in a four day Disaster Institute in Roanoke. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has details. Share: Post navigation Previous: From t-ball to cornhole: Commonwealth Games add new events to attract new participantsNext: $3 million likely on the way to Roanoke to help pay Amtrak-related culvert cost 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