The Associated Press
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia has been awarded $1.3 million in grants from the Department of Justice to respond to terrorist attacks.
The money will go toward forming six regional teams that are to be trained and equipped to respond to situations involving biological, chemical, nuclear, radiological and explosive weapons.
“It would be impossible to give every fire department money ... These regional teams can draw on a variety of resources that can address weapons of mass destruction,” said Neal Sharp, hazard technology director for the West Virginia Office of Emergency Services.
Some of the funds will be used to outfit the state Fire Marshal’s Office and State Police, Sharp said Monday.