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WV Code § 15-5-23 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15. Public Safety|Article 5. Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management|§15-5-23. Severability; Conflicts

(a) If any section, subsection, subdivision, provision, clause or phrase of this article or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held unconstitutional or invalid, such unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect other sections, subsections, subdivisions, provisions, clauses or phrases or applications of the article, and to this end each and every section, subsection, subdivision, provision, clause and phrase of this article is declared to be severable. The Legislature hereby declares that it would have enacted the remaining sections, subsections, provisions, clauses and phrases of this article even if it had known that any section, subsection, subdivision, provision, clause and phrase thereof would be declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, and that it would have enacted this article even if it had known that the application thereof to any person or circumstance would be held to be unconstitutional or invalid.(b) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall be fully applicable to all future amendments or additions to this article, with like effect as if the provisions of said subsection (a) were set forth in extenso in every such amendment or addition and were reenacted as a part thereof.
WV Code § 15-5-24 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15. Public Safety|Article 5. Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management|§15-5-24. Disaster Recovery Trust Fund; Disbursement of Funds

(a) There is hereby created a special trust fund which shall be designated and known as the West Virginia Disaster Recovery Trust Fund to be administered by the State Resiliency Officer. The recovery fund shall consist of: (i) Any appropriations, grants, gifts, contributions, or revenues received by the recovery fund from any source, public or private; and (ii) all income earned on moneys, properties, and assets held in the recovery fund. When any funds are received by the State Resiliency Officer from any source, they shall be paid into the recovery fund, and shall be disbursed and otherwise managed in the manner set forth in this article. The recovery fund shall be treated by the Auditor and Treasurer as a special revenue fund and not as part of the general revenues of the state.(b) All moneys, properties, and assets acquired by the State of West Virginia in the disaster recovery fund shall be held by it in trust for the purposes of carrying out its powers and duties and shall be used and reused in accordance with the purposes and provisions of this article. Such moneys, properties, and assets shall at no time be commingled with other public funds. Disbursements from the recovery fund shall be made only upon the written requisition of the Governor, the State Resiliency Officer, on behalf of and authorized by the Governor, or as set forth in 15-5-4b of this code. If no need exists for immediate use or disbursement, moneys, properties, and assets in the recovery fund shall be invested or reinvested by the State Resiliency Officer as provided in this article.
WV Code § 15-5-25 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15. Public Safety|Article 5. Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management|§15-5-25. Prohibition on Funds Inuring to the Benefit of or Being Distributable to Members, Officers or Private Persons

No portion of the recovery fund shall inure to the benefit of or be distributable to members of the West Virginia disaster recovery board or other private persons except that the board shall be authorized and empowered to make loans or grants and exercise its other powers as specified in this article in furtherance of its purpose: Provided, That no such loans or grants shall be made to and no property shall be purchased or leased from, or sold, leased or otherwise disposed of to, any member or officer of the board except as provided under subsection (d), section five, article two, chapter six-b of this code.
WV Code § 15-5-26 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15. Public Safety|Article 5. Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management|§15-5-26. Tax Exemption

The State Resiliency Officer shall not be required to pay any taxes and assessments to the state or any political subdivision of the state upon any of its moneys, properties, or assets or upon its obligations or other evidences of indebtedness pursuant to the provisions of this article, or upon any moneys, funds, revenues, or other income held or received into the West Virginia disaster recovery fund.
WV Code § 15-5-27 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15. Public Safety|Article 5. Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management|§15-5-27. Annual Report

[Repealed.]
WV Code § 15-5-29 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15. Public Safety|Article 5. Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management|§15-5-29. Cooperation With State Resiliency Office

Notwithstanding any other provision of this code to the contrary, the Director of the Division of Emergency Management shall cooperate with the State Resiliency Office to the fullest extent practicable to assist that office in fulfilling its duties.
WV Code § 15-5-30 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15. Public Safety|Article 5. Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management|§15-5-30. State of Emergency; State of Preparedness; Essential Workers

(a) During a state of emergency or state of preparedness, set forth by the Governor, employees of public utilities, cable television operators, telecommunications carriers, and publicly or privately owned water and sewer systems shall be considered essential workers to ensure that these services can continue to operate or be restored.(b) Contractors, vendors, and suppliers of public utilities, cable television operators, telecommunications carriers, and publicly or privately owned water and sewer systems of the state shall be considered essential workers to aid the utilities and telecommunications services in continuation of services to its customers.(c) The provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this section apply only and specifically for the purpose of ensuring that public utilities, cable television operators, telecommunications carriers, and publicly or privately owned water and sewer systems can continue to operate or be restored and may not be construed or interpreted in any way to have any relevance or meaning beyond this specific purpose.
WV Code § 15-5A-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15. Public Safety|Article 5A. West Virginia Emergency Response and Community Right-to-Know Act|§15-5A-1. Declaration of Purpose

The Legislature recognizes that Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986: The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, P.L. 99-499, enacted by the United States Congress and signed into law on October 17, 1986, has two primary objectives, i.e., to require states and local communities to develop comprehensive emergency response plans, and to establish a program for the collection and dissemination to the public of information on certain hazardous chemicals and toxic chemicals in their communities.The purpose of this article is to enable and authorize this state to fulfill its obligations under the federal statute.
WV Code § 15-5A-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15. Public Safety|Article 5A. West Virginia Emergency Response and Community Right-to-Know Act|§15-5A-2. Jurisdiction of West Virginia Emergency Response Commission

The state emergency response commission shall have within its jurisdiction and supervision the preparation and implementation of comprehensive emergency response plans for each designated emergency planning district within the state so as to comply with the requirements of 42 U.S.C. §11001, et seq. The commission, through the Office of Emergency Services, shall also be responsible for providing the citizens of this state with information in accordance with the requirements of 42 U.S.C. §11001, et seq. and this article. All state agencies shall cooperate with and assist the commission in all commission duties and responsibilities.
WV Code § 15-5A-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15. Public Safety|Article 5A. West Virginia Emergency Response and Community Right-to-Know Act|§15-5A-3. Definitions

Unless the context in which used clearly requires a different meaning, as used in this article:(a) "Best management practices" means any practices made applicable to a facility pursuant to section 304(e) of the Clean Water Act and the federal regulations promulgated thereunder.(b) "Clean Water Act" means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, P.L. 92-500, enacted on October 18, 1972, and all subsequent amendments to that act.(c) "Code" means the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended.(d) "Commission" means the state emergency response commission.(e) "Committee" means a local emergency planning committee.(f) "Emergency planning district" means a geographic area designated by the commission as requiring its own comprehensive emergency response plan. The commission may designate existing political subdivisions or multijurisdictional planning organizations as such districts.(g) "Facility" means a facility subject to the provisions of 42 U.S.C. §11001, et seq., and this article, pursuant to the provisions of 42 U.S.C. §11002.(h) "Local emergency planning committee" means that group of persons, for each emergency planning district, who are appointed by the state emergency response commission in accordance with the provisions of section seven of this article.(i) "Resource Conservation and Recovery Act" means P.L. 94-580, enacted on the October 21, 1976, and all subsequent amendments to that act.(j) "Spill prevention control and countermeasure plan" means any plan developed pursuant to section 112.3 of title 40 of the code of federal regulations.(k) "Title III" means the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, P.L. 99-499.
WV Code § 15-5A-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15. Public Safety|Article 5A. West Virginia Emergency Response and Community Right-to-Know Act|§15-5A-6. Powers and Duties of the Office of Emergency Services

The Office of Emergency Services, as created by article five, chapter fifteen of the Code of West Virginia, shall perform the administrative duties of the state emergency response commission. The administrative duties to be performed by the Office of Emergency Services shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:(a) Receive, catalogue and organize information required to be submitted to the commission;(b) Utilize existing state response organizations, plans and facilities to the extent possible;(c) Upon concurrence of the commission, enter into training exercise agreements with federal response agencies;(d) Coordinate with other state agencies on training for first responders and emergency service personnel;(e) Respond to requests to the commission from the public for information pursuant to this act;(f) Perform such preliminary analysis and collect such information as may be required to enable the commission to fully review local emergency response plans; and(g) The director may employ such clerical and technical personnel and acquire data management and other equipment and office space as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this act.
WV Code § 15-5A-8 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15. Public Safety|Article 5A. West Virginia Emergency Response and Community Right-to-Know Act|§15-5A-8. Severability

The provisions of this article are severable and if any provision, section or part thereof shall be held invalid, unconstitutional or inapplicable to any person or circumstance, such invalidity, unconstitutionality or inapplicability shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions, sections or parts of the article or their application to him or to other persons and circumstances. It is hereby declared to be the legislative intent that this article would have been adopted if such invalid or unconstitutional provisions, section or part had not been included therein.
WV Code § 15-5B-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15. Public Safety|Article 5B. Mine and Industrial Accident Rapid Response System|§15-5B-1. Legislative Purpose; Mine and Industrial Accident Rapid Response System Created

(a) The Legislature finds that the health and safety of persons working in and around the mining industry and other industries is of paramount concern to the people of West Virginia and that deaths and serious injuries resulting from dangerous working conditions cause grief and suffering to workers and their families. The Legislature further finds that there is an urgent need to provide more effective means and measures for improving emergency response and communications for dealing with mine and industrial accidents. The Legislature declares that it is in the best interest of the citizens of West Virginia to designate an emergency telephone number for mining or industrial personnel to initiate a rapid emergency response to any mine or industrial accident. Provision of a single, primary emergency number through which emergency services can be quickly and efficiently obtained and through which the response of various state agencies charged by law with responding to mine and industrial emergencies can be coordinated will significantly contribute to the public good. The Mine and Industrial Accident Rapid Response System will provide a vital resource to the citizens of West Virginia by providing a critical connection between the Director of the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training, the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, local and regional emergency services organizations and other responsible agencies.(b) The Mine and Industrial Accident Rapid Response System is hereby created and shall consist of:(1) The Mine and Industrial Accident Emergency Operations Center established in section two of this article; and(2) The 24-hour-a-day statewide telephone number established by the Director of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
WV Code § 15-5B-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15. Public Safety|Article 5B. Mine and Industrial Accident Rapid Response System|§15-5B-2. Mine and Industrial Accident Emergency Operations Center

(a) The Director of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, working in conjunction with the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training, shall maintain the Mine and Industrial Accident Emergency Operations Center, which shall be the official and primary state government 24-hour-a-day communications center for dealing with mine and industrial accidents.(b) The emergency operations center shall be operated twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week by emergency service personnel employed by the director to provide emergency assistance and coordination to mine and industrial accidents or emergencies.(c) The emergency operations center shall be readily accessible twenty-four hours a day at a statewide telephone number established and designated by the director.
WV Code § 15-5B-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15. Public Safety|Article 5B. Mine and Industrial Accident Rapid Response System|§15-5B-4. Study of Other Industrial Emergencies

The Director of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management shall immediately cause a study to be conducted to determine the feasibility of providing emergency coverage to other industrial, manufacturing, chemical or other emergencies through the Mine and Industrial Accident Rapid Response System. On or before November 1, 2006, the director shall submit a report to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates setting forth the findings of his or her study and recommendations for legislation consistent with the purposes of this article.
WV Code § 15-5B-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15. Public Safety|Article 5B. Mine and Industrial Accident Rapid Response System|§15-5B-5. Rule-Making Authority

The Director of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management shall propose emergency and legislative rules for promulgation in accordance with article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code regarding the implementation and administration of the Mine and Industrial Accident Rapid Response System. The requirements of this article enacted during the 2006 regular session of the Legislature in January, shall not be implemented until the emergency rule authorized herein has been approved.
WV Code § 15-5B-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15. Public Safety|Article 5B. Mine and Industrial Accident Rapid Response System|§15-5B-6. Mine Safety Anonymous Tip Hotline

The Director of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management shall maintain a toll free number that allows callers to report mine safety violations and hazardous coal mining conditions and practices. The information collected shall be provided to the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training. No information may be submitted to the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training that would allow identification of the person placing the call. The calls are confidential and any documentation thereof or related thereto is not subject to release and is exempt from the provisions of article one, chapter twenty-nine-b of this code. The director shall distribute printed information to all state mining operations alerting miners to the existence of the toll free line. Each mining operation shall post this notice at the location used to post notices pursuant to section eighteen, article one, chapter twenty-two-a of this code.
WV Code § 15-5C-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15. Public Safety|Article 5C. Reporting of Emergency Incidents by Well and Pipeline Operators|§15-5C-1. Definitions

When used in this article:(1) “Director” means the Director of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.(2) “Incident” means:(A) An injury to an individual at a well, well pad or pipeline facility that results in death or serious bodily injury or that has a reasonable potential to cause death;(B) An unintended confinement of an individual in an enclosed space at a well, well pad or pipeline facility from which a person will not be released for a period exceeding fifteen minutes;(C) The unintended ignition or explosion of oil, natural gas or other substance at a well, well pad or pipeline facility;(D) An unintended fire in or about a well, well pad or pipeline facility not extinguished within fifteen minutes of discovery of the unintended fire; and(E) Any unintended release of poisonous or combustible substances that have a reasonable potential to cause death.(3) “Pipeline facility” means, without limitation, new and existing pipe, pipe rights-of-way and any equipment, facility, or building used in the transportation of oil or natural gas or the treatment of oil or natural gas during the course of transportation: Provided, That the term “pipeline facility” shall not include pipelines of four inches or less, measuring the inside diameter, that service a farm, commercial structure or residence.(4) “Pipeline operator” means any person or persons, firm, partnership, independent contractor, company or corporation that constructs, maintains or operates a pipeline facility.(5) “Well” means any shaft or hole sunk, drilled, bored or dug into the earth or into underground strata for the extraction or injection or placement of any liquid, oil or natural gas, or any shaft or hole sunk or used in conjunction with such extraction or injection or placement. The term “well” does not include any shaft or hole sunk, drilled, bored or dug into the earth for the sole purpose of core drilling or pumping or extracting therefrom potable, fresh or usable water for household, domestic, industrial, agricultural or public use.(6) “Well pad” means any area constructed and maintained for use to create a well.(7) “Well operator” means any person or persons, firm, partnership, independent contractor, company or corporation that drills or engages in hydraulic fracturing for any liquid, oil or natural gas, or that completes or operates wells to produce any liquid, oil or natural gas.
WV Code § 15-6-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15. Public Safety|Article 6. State Armory Board|§15-6-1. Legislative Purpose and Authority

In order to provide modern and efficient facilities for the training, operations, supply and administration of the National Guard, to provide for the defense of the state in time of war and to repel invasion and suppress insurrection, to provide facilities for use in time of fires, floods, riots and other disasters, to provide public meeting places, recreational and other facilities and to promote the general welfare, the state armory board (hereinafter created) is hereby authorized and empowered to construct, acquire, improve, maintain, repair and operate armories and armory projects (as hereinafter defined) and to issue armory board revenue bonds of the State of West Virginia, payable solely from revenues, to pay the cost of such projects.
WV Code § 15-6-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15. Public Safety|Article 6. State Armory Board|§15-6-2. Armory Board Revenue Bonds Not to Constitute State Debt, etc.

Armory board revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this article shall not be deemed to constitute a debt of the state or of any political subdivision thereof or a pledge of the faith and credit of the state or of any such political subdivision, but such bonds shall be payable solely from the funds herein provided therefor from revenues. All such bonds shall contain on the face thereof a statement to the effect that neither the state nor any political subdivision thereof shall be obligated to pay the same or the interest thereon except from revenues of the project or projects for which they are issued and that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the state or any political subdivision thereof is pledged to the payment of the principal of or the interest on such bonds.