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 Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026