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 Bent Mountain community pushes for historic preservation amid pipeline expansion concerns Ian Price July 17, 2026 Code Orange: Wildfire smoke, 95-degree heat trigger Roanoke Valley alerts Ian Price July 17, 2026 Mountain Bike National Championships continue through Sunday; attracted former NBA great last weekend Gene Marrano July 16, 2026