West Virginia § 15-5-16 Utilization of existing services and facilities

West Virginia Statutes

§ 15-5-16 — Utilization of existing services and facilities

West Virginia § 15-5-16

Ch. 15PUBLIC SAFETY

Art. 5DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

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W. Va. Code § 15-5-16 (2026).

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In carrying out the provisions of this article, the Governor, the chairmen of the regional councils and the executive officers or governing bodies of the political subdivisions of the state are directed to utilize the services, equipment, supplies and facilities of existing departments, offices and agencies of the state and of the political subdivisions to the maximum extent practicable, and the officers and personnel of all such departments, offices and agencies are directed to cooperate with and extend such services and facilities to the Governor and to emergency service organizations of the state upon request.

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In carrying out the provisions of this article, the Governor, the chairmen of the regional councils and the executive officers or governing bodies of the political subdivisions of the state are directed to utilize the services, equipment, supplies and facilities of existing departments, offices and agencies of the state and of the political subdivisions to the maximum extent practicable, and the officers and personnel of all such departments, offices and agencies are directed to cooperate with and extend such services and facilities to the Governor and to emergency service organizations of the state upon request.