Participate in statewide tornado drill next week Starr Anderson March 18, 2016 1 minute read The Virginia Department of Emergency Management encourages people to participate in next week’s statewide tornado drill. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more details: Share: Post navigation Previous: Experts say eagle numbers are holding up in our part of Virginia, but no dramatic growthNext: Duane Howard: Deschutes is coming to Roanoke, announcement expected in coming weeks Related Stories Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026 Walk & Roll safety event is about showing kids how to be safe when walking or biking along busy roadways Gene Marrano April 8, 2026