Roanoke City Public Schools announced Tuesday that it had been awarded a grant from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management to upgrade its emergency shelter capacity at Patrick Henry and William Fleming High Schools by building a solar-powered microgrid.

Governor Abigail Spanberger declared a state of emergency Thursday as a winter storm is forecast to affect most of Virginia starting Saturday and lasting through Monday morning.

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management gave out some tips and resources ahead of potential winter weather our region could face this weekend.

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management in partnership with the National Weather Service, will recognize Winter Weather Awareness Week from Dec. 8-12, 2025, VDEM announced Tuesday.

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) is in the midst of celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which takes place from April 13 to 19, 2025.

Virginia’s statewide tornado drill is Tuesday.

Covington Middle School is delaying their return to the classroom for at least one more week.

Governor Glenn Youngkin provided a weather update Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., focusing on the recent flooding in Southwest Virginia and the anticipated winter storm expected to hit parts of the state this week.

Franklin County has declared a local state of emergency and activated its Emergency Operations Center to respond to a recent winter storm that caused widespread power outages and hazardous road conditions.

A tanker crash in Franklin County spilled over 1,000 gallons of raw milk and 75 gallons of diesel, prompting lane closures and a detour on Route 220.

Family concerned for Michael White's safety due to cold temperatures, history of mental illness.

As frigid temperatures move in across Southwest and Central Virginia, you may be looking for some helpful ways to keep your pipes from freezing up.

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Even though the water is starting to recede and cleanup is underway, the Sheriff said that three roads are still closed and that people should try to avoid the area when possible, but there are still ways to help out safely.

After assessing 50 structures, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management says only 15 sustained damage during Friday morning’s severe weather in Bedford County. We’re told three of those were destroyed.

Officials released the report on Virginia’s response to the January snowstorm that led to a chaotic backup on I-95.

Another winter storm is here and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management says it’s ready for what’s to come.

The search for the missing 61-year-old man who was last seen at the Primland Resort has come to a tragic end.

Local fire departments will get some much-needed equipment thanks to a state grant.

DANVILLE, Va. – Health officials are urging people to avoid trying to get the COVID vaccine by just showing up clinic without an appointment. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced Wednesday that only individuals who receive an appointment or invitation to attend a COVID vaccine clinic will be permitted inside to be vaccinated. VDH says Community Vaccination Centers (CVC) are only intended for those eligible to be vaccinated in the Phase 1 group in Virginia. According to city officials, people heard the vaccine clinic was accepting walk-ins due to a perceived oversupply of the vaccine. AdDanville City Manager Ken Larkin said those who travel to Danville without an appointment risk being turned away.

Roanoke City crews have done this before. As Hurricane Dorian threatens the Virginia coast, crews in our area, far outside the wrath, are gearing up. Roanoke City battalion chief Robert Perdue is team lead for Division 6, comprised of Roanoke, Salem and Franklin County swift water crews. State leaders asked the Roanoke Valley crews to bump up their departure from Friday to Thursday early Thursday morning. "Every time we deploy we learn something new, and we use those skills in the valley," Perdue said.