# W. Va. Code § 15-5A-2: Jurisdiction of West Virginia emergency response commission

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A5A_S2

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 15-5A-2
- **Heading:** Jurisdiction of West Virginia emergency response commission
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 15 / Article 5A / Section 2

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 15-5A-1 §15-5A-1. Declaration of purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A5A_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-5A-2 §15-5A-2. Jurisdiction of West Virginia emergency response commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A5A_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-5A-3 §15-5A-3. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A5A_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-5A-4 §15-5A-4. State emergency response commission created; composition and organization, qualifications, terms, removal, compensation, meetings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A5A_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-5A-5 §15-5A-5. Powers and duties of the commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A5A_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-5A-6 §15-5A-6. Powers and duties of the Office of Emergency Services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A5A_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-5A-7 §15-5A-7. Establishment of emergency planning districts and committees; composition, organization, duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A5A_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-5A-8 §15-5A-8. Severability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A5A_S8.md)

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