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 1 min read Cigar Lounge preparing to open in Downtown Roanoke Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 2 min read Salem VA Health Care System receives top scores in latest CMS hospital ratings Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 1 min read Local woman advocates for other childhood cancer survivors experiencing late effects of cancer treatment Denise Membreno September 5, 2025