Cabinet Secretary James W. Spears was appointed by the Governor to serve as West Virginia ’s Homeland Security Advisor. Within the Office of the Secretary resides the State Administrative Agency whose primary responsibility - at the direction of the Secretary - is planning and implementation of measures in direct support of homeland security; federally, regionally and locally. The SAA provides guidance, direction and coordination in mobilizing, organizing, and preparing the State of West Virginia for acts of terrorism and man-made or natural disasters. The SAA develops and coordinates the implementation of a comprehensive state strategy and performs the functions necessary to carry out the mission. |
