2023 Prepareathon’s goal: helping people get ready for natural disasters Gene Marrano September 12, 2023 1 minute read Roanoke City wants you to prepared should disaster strike. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on the upcoming Prepareathon, which is also part of the Welcoming Week observance. Share: Post navigation Previous: New Carilion Family and Community Medicine office cuts the ribbonNext: More details about fatal I-81 crash on Saturday Related Stories Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026