Prepareathon 2024
Disasters don’t plan, but you can!
We invite you to join us in taking an active role in protecting yourself, your loved ones, and your community this September. September is National Preparedness Month, and the City of Roanoke Stormwater Utility, Emergency Management, and other public safety partners are hosting Roanoke's 2024 Prepareathon, an initiative with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that encourages local organizations and individuals to be prepared for flooding and other natural disasters that affect our local area. This free, family-friendly event provides participants knowledge about risks of local hazards, opportunities to practice preparedness actions, the confidence to help everyone stay safe during a disaster, and access to FEMA preparedness resources. This event will be both fun and informative, so residents can connect to the resources before a disaster happens. We want everyone in Roanoke to be prepared in case of a disaster.
Here are several fun things coming to Prepareathon this year!
- Meet your local rescue team
- Take pictures with and explore state of the art rescue equipment and vehicles
- Learn about your local hazards
- Build confidence in and connect with local resources
- Enter chance to win preparedness kits and other prizes
- Opportunities for blood donation
- Food and ice cream
- & more!
Residents, business owners, and property managers from the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas are invited to attend and participate. Join us, Saturday, September 21st, 2024 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Berglund Center Coliseum!
Website: https://www.roanokeva.gov/prepareathon
Featured Events
Berglund Center Coliseum
If you like bumper cars, come experience the thrill of driving them on ice! With the ability to spin 360 degrees, it is a safe and fun way to provide excitement and entertainment for the whole family! Slide, spin, and bump your family and send them twirling around the ice. Their controls are like playing a video game only you’re in it, and you can choose to zoom around the ice, smash into other cars in true bumper form, or simply sit and spin in circles!
Berglund Center Coliseum
Puck Drop: 7:05 PM
Ticket Prices: $14-26 (Adults), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)
Parking: $5 or Free Shuttle
(*NEW BAG POLICY AND WE ARE CASHLESS CONCESSIONS*)
BUY TICKETS SEATING CHART BUY PARKING
We’re throwing it back to the 2000’s! Friday, December 27 is Y2K Night. Bring your friends & family and we’ll bring the vibes. The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs take on the Huntsville Havoc. Gates open at 6:00 pick drops at 7:05… We’ll see ya there!
Berglund Center Coliseum
Puck Drop: 7:05 PM
Ticket Prices: $14-26 (Adults), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)
Parking: $5 or Free Shuttle
(*NEW BAG POLICY AND WE ARE CASHLESS CONCESSIONS*)
BUY TICKETS SEATING CHART BUY PARKING
Saturday, December 28 is our White Out Game! Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. the Knoxville Ice Bears. Be sure to wear your white jerseys! Gates open at 6:00 and pucks drops at 7:05… We’ll see ya there!
Berglund Center Coliseum
Public Skate is Back! Come Join us for a open skate session. Buy tickets in advanced to avoid lines day of.
Berglund Center Coliseum
Puck Drop: 6:05 PM
Ticket Prices: $14-26 (Adults), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)
Parking: $5 or Free Shuttle
(*NEW BAG POLICY AND WE ARE CASHLESS CONCESSIONS*)
BUY TICKETS SEATING CHART BUY PARKING
Ring the new year with the Rail Yard Dawgs! Join us Tuesday, December 31 as the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs take on the Fayetteville Marksmen. Players will be wearing special glow in the dark jerseys and that will be auctioned off. Gate opens at 5:00 and the puck drops at 6:05… We’ll see ya there!