September is National Preparedness Month Starr Anderson September 1, 2016 1 minute read It’s National Preparedness Month, and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management is encouraging all residents to take precautions that could save their lives in an emergency situation. The story from WFIR’s Starr Anderson. Share: Post navigation Previous: Former assistant named new head baseball coach at Glenvar High SchoolNext: September is Hunger Action Month Related Stories Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia Gene Marrano July 13, 2026 Roanoke County Police: Franklin Road Northbound Closed after Tractor Trailer crash Web Staff July 13, 2026 Roanoke College alumnus running for congress calls for universal data center safeguards Web Staff July 13, 2026