Roanoke shows off its Emergency Operations Center Gene Marrano September 12, 2014 1 minute read No one expects a 9-11 terrorist attack in Roanoke … but the word went out after the terrorrist attack in 2001 – localities should be prepared in case a major emergency or crisis occurs.WFIR’s Gene Marrano toured the city’s EOC: Share: Post navigation Previous: Goodlatte: controversy over Redskins’ name best left to team, not the fedsNext: Hidden Valley Middle School closed today Related Stories Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026
