West Virginia HB4769 mandates the Governor to develop comprehensive crisis preparedness plans for existential threats.

West Virginia HB4769 requires the Governor to establish crisis preparedness plans for major threats, including nuclear war, energy grid disruptions, cyber-attacks, invasion, and insurrection. These plans must include preventative measures, mitigation, immediate response, remediation, and recovery. The Department of Homeland Security will brief the Interim Joint Standing Committee on Government Organization on these plans by August 31, 2026, with final plans due by November 30, 2026. Annual updates are required by June of each year.

West Virginia HB4769 mandates the Governor to develop comprehensive crisis preparedness plans for existential threats.

West Virginia HB4769 requires the Governor to establish crisis preparedness plans for major threats, including nuclear war, energy grid disruptions, cyber-attacks, invasion, and insurrection. These plans must include preventative measures, mitigation, immediate response, remediation, and recovery. The Department of Homeland Security will brief the Interim Joint Standing Committee on Government Organization on these plans by August 31, 2026, with final plans due by November 30, 2026. Annual updates are required by June of each year.