Severe weather tip: have a pet kit ready Timothy Martin July 5, 2013 1 min read Emergency officials are using the recent flooding to remind pet owners about the importance of having a pet kit ready in case you have to leave your home with your furry friends. WFIR’s Timothy Martin explains. Click here for more information. Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATED: Flooding causing major problems across Roanoke ValleyNext: First the flood, now the cleanup — Roanoke neighborhood faces long, hard weekend Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025