Reserve 9-1-1 for true emergencies this weekend Gene Marrano September 12, 2018 1 min read Roanoke City 9-1-1 department manager Sonya Roman is asking residents to make sure they only dial that number if there is a true emergency as potential heavy rains are forecast. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: All those storm drains; Roanoke tries to clear debris before the rainsNext: Be prepared says Red Cross Related Stories 1 min read Governor Glenn Youngkin Declares State of Emergency to Protect Hungry Virginians amid Government shutdown Clark Palmer October 23, 2025 1 min read AARP encourages Roanoke residents to reevaluate Medicare coverage as open enrollment gets underway Web Staff October 23, 2025 1 min read The Making of American Artists coming to the Taubman Museum of Art Denise Membreno October 23, 2025