2023 Prepareathon’s goal: helping people get ready for natural disasters Gene Marrano September 12, 2023 1 min 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. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: New Carilion Family and Community Medicine office cuts the ribbonNext: More details about fatal I-81 crash on Saturday Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025