Red Cross volunteers take part in Disaster Institute in Roanoke Timothy Martin June 13, 2013 1 minute read About 60 Red Cross volunteers from southwest and central Virginia are participating in a four day Disaster Institute in Roanoke. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has details. Share: Post navigation Previous: From t-ball to cornhole: Commonwealth Games add new events to attract new participantsNext: $3 million likely on the way to Roanoke to help pay Amtrak-related culvert cost Related Stories United Way cuts ribbon on new home in SW Roanoke County Gene Marrano April 14, 2026 State asks you to hold off outdoor burning until May Evan Jones April 14, 2026 Messaging expert says referendum ads are designed to confuse Evan Jones April 14, 2026