Rescue Mission taking extra precautions with guests, staff, volunteers these days Gene Marrano April 6, 2020 1 minute read Every day the Roanoke Rescue Mission welcomes several hundred people for a hot meal and for many, a bed at night. So what extra precautions are they taking in light of COVID-19? WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with the Rescue Mission’s CEO: Share: Post navigation Previous: Fire damages Roanoke County homeNext: Tonight’s COVID-19 broadcast is historic Roanoke cooperative effort Related Stories Familiar voice returns to Salem RidgeYaks broadcast booth for 2026 season Web Staff January 30, 2026 0 Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0 Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Clark Palmer January 29, 2026 0