Reserve 9-1-1 for true emergencies this weekend Gene Marrano September 12, 2018 1 minute read Roanoke City 9-1-1 department manager Sonya Roman is asking residents to make sure they only dial that number if there is a true emergency as potential heavy rains are forecast. Share: Post navigation Previous: All those storm drains; Roanoke tries to clear debris before the rainsNext: Be prepared says Red Cross Related Stories Roanoke County Police investigating after multi-vehicle crash on Franklin Road Clark Palmer February 2, 2026 0 Ella Langley to perform at the Salem Civic Center in June Clark Palmer February 2, 2026 0 Roanoke revises trash schedule, urges sidewalk clearing after storm Ian Price February 2, 2026 0