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The American Red Cross shows WDBJ7 its Emergency Response Vehicles
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistThe American Red Cross has 400 Emergency Response Vehicles (ERV) in the country. During Sandy, the entire fleet deployed. Each ERV can distribute up to 300 meals at a time, so usually it's breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The vehicles are packed with...Tags: Emergency Planning, Relief and Aid Organizations, Hurricane Sandy (2012)
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Roanoke is ready to help Oklahoma tornado survivors
ReporterOklahoma is more than a thousand miles away and here in Roanoke many are doing what they can to help. Outside of radio station K92, there were truck loads of water brought in by listeners. “We really didn't expect this much of a turnout but as...Tags: Career and Workplace, The Salvation Army, Employees, Labor Legislation, Radio Industry
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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...Tags: Gene Simmons, Bob McDonnell, Pumpkin, Roxie Hart (fictional character), Fashion Trends
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Large blood drive being held in Roanoke Monday
A large blood drive is getting underway at a church in Roanoke Monday. The American Red Cross says Monday's blood drive at St. Phillip Lutheren Church on Williamson Road is the largest church blood drive in Southwest Virginia. This is the 20th year...
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Teenager credits neighbor for saving him from Hollins Road fire
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistA local firefighter is recovering at home after a roof collapsed on him while trying to put out a fire. Roanoke City and County Fire Departments arrived at a townhome complex located off of Hollins Road around 4:15 pm on Tuesday. Neighbors said they...Tags: Fires
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Discarded cigarette butt causes heavy fire damage to Roanoke townhome
An improperly discarded cigarette butt was determined as the cause of a fire that left a Roanoke townhouse heavily damaged, a firefighter injured, and a portion of Hollins road closed to traffic on Tuesday afternoon. According to a news release, the...
Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Heavy Engineering, Fires, Manufacturing and Engineering, Hospitals and Clinics
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UPDATED: Fire heavily damages home in Clifton Forge
Assignment ManagerA house gutted by a fire Thursday morning will have to be torn down, according to Clifton Forge's fire chief. Chief Mark Nicely said flames were already tearing through the roof of the house as the first fire truck left the station nearby. All...Tags: Fires
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Emergency officials try to help residents get ready for severe weather before it strikes
Thursday night's storm are making a lot of people remember last year's derecho that left many without power and supplies for days. And that's why emergency officials in Bedford County are trying to get people ready before that severe weather strikes....
Tags: Health and Safety at School, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), First Aid
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Crews investigating after apartment fire in Northwest Roanoke
We're waiting to get more details from Roanoke fire officials about an apartment fire this morning. It happened around 11:30 today along Montauk Road. The fire began in an apartment on the third floor. Investigators are still working to determine the...
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American Red Cross launches tornado app
March is Red Cross month, and that means the organization wants you to know what they're doing for the community. The American Red Cross launched a new app Monday. It’s the tornado app, and it’s free to anyone with a Mac or...
Tags: Relief and Aid Organizations, Apple iPad, Hurricanes, Weather Warnings, Hurricane Sandy (2012)
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Evacuations ordered in Pulaski County; shelter opens at Pulaski High School
Pulaski County officials have lifted the evacuation notice. Also, the emergency shelter at Pulaski High School has been closed. In the meantime, drivers are asked to use caution because a few roads still have high water. Here is the news release:...
Tags: Health and Safety at School, Disasters and Accidents, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Rivers, Floods
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Fire damages Danville home early Wednesday morning
The Danville Red Cross is helping a man and his 10 year old son after a fire broke out at his house early Wednesday morning. Fire crews say the fire started at a house on Claiborne Street around 3:15 a.m. The flames started in the kitchen on a stove-...
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