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 SPECIAL EVENTS CENTER
This Weekend, FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 1, 2026
Berglund Center
Hours: Fri 2p-7p, Sat 10a-7p, Sun 10a-5p
Show Admission Is Free
Save Big on a huge selection of Hot Tubs and Swim Spas from major brands! Over 30 Hot Tubs and Swim Spas will be on display from 5 major brands at huge discounts. Financing is available (with approved credit).
BERGLUND CENTER COLISEUM
Tickets: $14-26 (Adult), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)
Parking: $10 or Free Shuttle
Doors Open - 6:00 PM, Game Start Time 7:05
Bring the energy for White Out Night! We’re painting the crowd white as Roanoke takes on the Knoxville Ice Bears. Puck drops at 7:05 P.M. We'll see ya there!
BERGLUND HALL
10AM - 1PM
Free Admission / Dresses $10 each
Ladies, it's time to bring a new sparkle to your beloved prom dresses and make a difference! Join us for our Third Annual "Say Yes To The Prom Dress," presented to you by Blue Eagle Credit Union, and give your gently used dresses a new life!
How You Can Help:
Donate your gently used prom dresses by dropping them off at any of the following locations:
- Blue Eagle Credit Union locations in Virginia
- Virginia $2.95 Cleaners (4335 Pheasant Ridge Rd Unit B, Roanoke, VA 24014)
- K92 Studio on Electric Road (3934 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018)
Dresses will be cleaned by Virginia $2.95 Cleaners!
Join Us for the Big Event:
February 28th, 2026
Berglund Hall - Berglund Center
10AM - 1PM
Dresses $10 each
Proceeds from the event will benefit Project Hope: McKinney Vento Program (Roanoke Co. & Roanoke City)!