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 Billy Strings surgery casts doubt on July performance in Roanoke Ian Price April 20, 2026 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