Commonwealth’s new hazard mitigation plan emphasizes expanding equity Emma Thomas May 30, 2023 1 minute read A new plan aimed at bolstering Virginia’s resilience in the face of disasters takes a stab at enhancing equity at the same time. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on the Commonwealth’s freshly approved hazard mitigation plan: Share: Post navigation Previous: Men’s Health Day in NW Roanoke this SaturdayNext: United Way food and supply drive ahead of Days of Action Related Stories Roanoke under tornado watch as severe storms, 40-degree temperature drop loom Ian Price March 16, 2026 0 Roanoke College and Korean Embassy to unveil new Kim Kyusik Center for Korean Studies Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Team declines invite to NIT Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0