Reserve 9-1-1 for true emergencies this weekend Gene Marrano September 12, 2018 1 minute 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. Share: Post navigation Previous: All those storm drains; Roanoke tries to clear debris before the rainsNext: Be prepared says Red Cross Related Stories Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026 “Brady” hails new gun violence prevention laws in Virginia Gene Marrano April 20, 2026 Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026