Health care systems prepare for Florence — just in case Gene Marrano September 13, 2018 1 minute read Health care systems with a major presence in the region are also part of emergency preparedness plans with Hurricane Florence forecast to have some type of impact locally over the next few days. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: The worst of Florence may miss us, but flood threat is not overNext: Residents say people are trying to force them to evacuate Related Stories 1 minute read Roanoke protestors call for ICE to be abolished following death of Renee Good Clark Palmer January 12, 2026 0 3 minutes read Old Dominion University alumna killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 4 minutes read Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo returns this weekend with high-stakes competition Ian Price January 8, 2026 0