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 The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0 Roanoke College Poll: Virginians support tougher gun laws but doubt the impact Clark Palmer February 23, 2026 0 Virginia Tech to host Afghan female soldiers and student author for storytelling event Web Staff February 23, 2026 0