HB 2814
Creating plans to protect West Virginia from major crises
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Bill overview
This bill requires the Governor of West Virginia to develop comprehensive plans to prepare the state for major crises that could threaten the state’s people and governance. These plans must address preventative, mitigation, immediate response, remediation, and recovery strategies. The Department of Homeland Security will provide regular updates to the Interim Joint Standing Committee on Government Organization regarding these plans.
Key provisions
- The Governor must develop crisis preparedness plans.
- Plans must address preventative, mitigation, immediate response, remediation, and recovery measures.
- Specific crises prioritized include nuclear war, energy grid disruptions, cyber-attacks, invasion, and insurrection.
- The Department of Homeland Security will brief the Government Organization committee on tentative plans.
- Final plans are due by November 30, 2025, with annual updates required.
- Periodic updates must be briefed to the Interim Joint Standing Committee on Government Organization by June each year.
Who is affected
- The Governor of West Virginia
- The Department of Homeland Security
- The Interim Joint Standing Committee on Government Organization
- The residents of West Virginia
- State government
Notable changes
- Requires the Governor to proactively develop and maintain crisis preparedness plans.
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