City prepares for flooding response Gene Marrano October 2, 2015 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke Fire-EMS readies for weekend wet weatherNext: Va. National Guard has up to 800 mobilizing Related Stories 1 min read Salem Fair is back through July 13; fireworks on the 4th Gene Marrano July 3, 2025 1 min read “F1” expected to race towards top of most-watched movies this weekend Gene Marrano July 3, 2025 1 min read 3 injured, 1 in critical condition after apartment fire in Roanoke Web Staff July 3, 2025