City prepares for flooding response Gene Marrano October 2, 2015 1 minute read Making sure that all the Roanoke City agencies are on the same page when it comes to keeping residents safe if severe flooding occurs this weekend … WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with the emergency services coordinator: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke Fire-EMS readies for weekend wet weatherNext: Va. National Guard has up to 800 mobilizing Related Stories Twisted Track Brewpub to host free speed dating event Ian Price February 10, 2026 0 RIDE launched to provide regular 24/7 transportation for Roanoke’s homeless population Gene Marrano February 9, 2026 0 PETA applauds dozens of animal cruelty indictments against Natural Bridge Zoo owners, staff Web Staff February 9, 2026 0