FEMA vacancies could threaten Hurricane Florence clean-up Ian Price September 12, 2018 1 minute read As Hurricane Florence nears land, a disaster recovery expert at Virginia Tech says that response and recovery efforts could be challenging due to vacancies in FEMA. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: No Tech game this week but still work to doNext: Roanoke’s Citizen Engagement Officer helps residents stay connected Related Stories Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026 Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026