Health care systems prepare for Florence — just in case Gene Marrano September 13, 2018 1 min 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 min read Franklin gets Beamer’s “blessing” before taking VT coaching job Web Staff November 21, 2025 0 2 min read Roanoke City Police partner with US Marshals Service for warrant operation Clark Palmer November 21, 2025 0 1 min read Bedford to dedicate new Vietnam veterans memorial Saturday Web Staff November 21, 2025 0