On this page is a list of the many resources available to you in the event of a man-made or natural disaster.

Family Preparedness
Children & Disasters, Disaster Supplies Kit, Family Disaster Planning, Financial Preparations, Pets & Disasters

Natural Disasters
Drought, Flood & Flash Flood, Heat Wave, Heat, Hurricane, Landslide & Debris Flow, Severe Thunderstorm, Tornado, Wildfire, Winterstorm

Terrorism & Manmade Disasters
Anthrax, Bombs & Explosives, Chemical Emergencies, Fire, Suspicious Mail, Terrorism

Other Sites with Important Information
Fema, American Red Cross, Centers for Disease Control, Office of Homeland Security, State of Virginia, National Weather Service/Blacksburg, Montgomery County

 

This is the place to learn about traveling in the commonwealth. You can get information on traffic, incidents, lane closures and view highway cameras. You can also get maps, learn about commuting options, get information about our safety rest areas and welcome centers, and learn about the state’s interstate highways.

Website with updated news and alerts.

From the website:

BlacksburgAlert is an emergency notification system that sends coordinated information to all communication devices simultaneously. When not in use for emergency notification, the system allows citizens to subscribe to public information notifications. The Town can then send a single message that is automatically translated for email, telephone, fax, TTY, cellular, pager, PDAs and web pages based on each subscriber’s personal preferences. The ability to communicate with all devices in a single step and to leverage the technology for enhanced community services 24/7 is a unique attribute of BlacksburgAlert. 

520 Patrick Henry Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060 v Phone: 540-951-5706 v Fax: 540-951-5714

Virginia Tech's police department news & alerts.

The Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad is a 100% volunteer EMS organization which provides pre-hospital emergency care to sick or injured citizens of the Town of Blacksburg and surrounding Montgomery County.

The Blacksburg Fire Department is an all volunteer agency serving Virginia Tech, Blacksburg and the surrounding areas of Montgomery County. The department consists of two stations, with a third currently in planning and construction. Department apparatus includes 5 engines, a tanker, 3 brush trucks, an 100' aerial platform, an air & lighting truck, a mini-pumper, a high angle rescue & hazmat trailer, a six wheel ATV and several other support and officer vehicles. Despite it's volunteer nature, the department has multiple 24/7 on call duty officers and nightly duty crews, consistently meeting or exceeding a 4 minute response time to most incidents within the town limits.

Town of Blacksburg Planning & Engineering department provides engineering information for town infrastructure, gis information, and town planning documents.

From the website:

Access for the Community

Blacksburg's community access television station has come a long way since its start in 1986 when WTOB Channel 2 first hit the airwaves with the debut of the Electronic Bulletin Board. Since then, it has undergone many changes to improve service to the Blacksburg community-changes in its channel, its technology, and its programming.

WTOB Channel 2 can be seen on Comcast's cable system in Blacksburg and on the web through online video.

For More Information

To learn more about WTOB, including workshops, producing a program, and receiving programming schedules, please contact us. Email wtob@blacksburg.gov or call (540)961-1199.

 

Technical information on VT's airfield.  Links to contact information: http://www.vtbcb.com/contact.html.

Regional commercial & private airport.

Roanoke Regional Airport is a full service airport, offering a wide range of services for all aviation types. As the primary commercial airport serving western Virginia, Roanoke Regional Airport accommodates the aviation needs of the scheduled airlines, air freight carriers, general aviation, corporate, air taxi and charter operators, as well as the military.

With over 60 scheduled airline flights arriving and departing daily, the Roanoke Regional Airport offers nonstop service to a dozen major cities, as well as frequent connecting service through the hubs of five major airlines. Surrounded by spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the terminal is designed for ease and comfort. From parking your car, through ticketing, right up to the gate, the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission knows how to efficiently move passengers without sacrificing courtesy or consideration.

Includes technical information on the airport: http://www.roanokeregionalairport.com/genaviation/woodrum.html

Local bus transportation including schedules, delays and events.

Resources to assist emergency personnel in the aftermath of an emergency.

Power generation for Virginia Tech Campus and facilities.