E-911 and VA811 ribbon cutting signifies public-private partnership Gene Marrano August 6, 2020 1 minute read E-911 VA 811 center – Harrison Hartzog photos Roanoke Emergency officials say features of a soon to open call center allow them to adapt in the case of an emergency. WFIR’s Clark Palmer explains. see video below for tour of new E-911/VA811 center: Share: Post navigation Previous: ROA gets lower airfares, seeks to keep themNext: Richmond debate: Should civilians review police use of force? Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026