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 Virginia assault weapons ban draws GOP criticism ahead of July 1 start Ian Price May 18, 2026 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026