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Lynchburg crews head to coast to help with Tropical Storm Ophelia relief
Read full article: Lynchburg crews head to coast to help with Tropical Storm Ophelia reliefAs Tropical Storm Ophelia makes its way to the coast, crews are preparing to see storm damage. Some local emergency responders are headed east to provide aid if it’s needed.
One person rescued during swift water operation in Southeast Roanoke
Read full article: One person rescued during swift water operation in Southeast RoanokeROANOKE, Va. – UPDATECrews have rescued one person during a swift water operation in Roanoke. Officials say the rescue happened in the 2100 block of Bennington St. The video above was provided by Roanoke Fire-EMS. ORIGINAL STORYAs rains continue throughout the region, Roanoke first responders are responding to a swift water rescue situation. The rescue is happening at the intersection of Bennington and 9th streets, which is near the Roanoke River.
Rescue underway for missing river floaters near Rocky Mount
Read full article: Rescue underway for missing river floaters near Rocky MountROCKY MOUNT, Va. Swift water rescue crews are working to save missing floaters on the Pigg River near Rocky Mount on Saturday night. The Franklin County Swift Water Rescue Team was activated to find four people who were reported missing between Rakes Road Bridge and the boat take out at Lynch Park. Authorities said the four people are of varying ages but didnt release any other information about them. This is a breaking news story. Stay with 10 News for updates.