September is National Preparedness Month Starr Anderson September 1, 2016 1 min 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. About the Author Starr Anderson View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Former assistant named new head baseball coach at Glenvar High SchoolNext: September is Hunger Action Month Related Stories 1 min read National Night Out events Denise Membreno August 4, 2025 1 min read Hope and Home task force latest attempt to address homelessness in Roanoke Gene Marrano August 4, 2025 1 min read Teen arrested after fatal shooting in Southwest Roanoke City Web Staff August 4, 2025