Northam says Virginia is ready if the worst occurs from Florence Gene Marrano September 12, 2018 1 minute read Gov. Ralph Northam We may miss the brunt of it here, but Virginia’s Governor says he is working to ensure resources are in place to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke’s Citizen Engagement Officer helps residents stay connectedNext: National Suicide Prevention Week includes local events Related Stories Beale’s Brewery set to reopen tomorrow under new owner Clark Palmer May 1, 2026 Radford political science chair weighs in on former FBI director’s indictment over social media post Web Staff May 1, 2026 Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026