West Virginia § 15-14-3 - 15-14-3. Purpose and objectives.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 15-14-3 — 15-14-3. Purpose and objectives., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-14-3. 15-14-3. Purpose and objectives.
(a) One of the most important and profound duties of the State of West Virginia is to provide for the safety and security of her citizens. The state must constantly be prepared to immediately respond to any homeland security threat or event and all disasters, natural or man-made. With any Homeland Security threat or event, and all disasters, natural or man-made, the state must be able to instantly and effectively communicate in order to collaborate with various entities which are geographically dispersed.
(b) The purpose of this article is to ensure the most effective communication in the provision of emergency services, to assure an immediate and coordinated response to disasters and emergencies, and to ensure the maintenance and operation of the equipment comprising the SIRN.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 15-14-3 ("15-14-3. Purpose and objectives.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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