SouthernWestVirginia Preparedeness partnership

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Business Continuity Conference

Whether it's a structure fire, flooding, or other such disaster, the ability for a business or government to continue to provide their essential services is vital. To that end, a one-day, business continuity conference has been planned for Thursday, May 17th at Tamarack. The agenda, with appropriate topics and speakers is now being formulated.


So mark your calendars now so that can take advantage of this opportunity. Contact Kevin taylor ar ktaylor@beckley.org or Ellen Taylor at ellentaylor@brccc.com for more details.

Fusion Liaison Officer (FLO) Program

The inaugural training class of the Fusion Liaison Officer (FLO) program was held on March 13-14 in Morgantown. This effort brought together 43 individuals from across the state in order to receive special training for this state initiative. A FLO is responsible for coordinating the terrorist and criminal intelligence information from their local agency and area and forward to the WV Intelligence Fusion Center.


Those taking part in our region included:

David Allard        Beckley Police Department

Greg Arnold        WV Supreme Court of Appeals

Rodney Evans     Nicholas Co. Emergency Management

Kevin Taylor        City of Beckley

Al Whitaker        Greenbrier Co.  Emergency Management 

Chuck Noll        U.S. National Park Service


Please contact these individuals with any questions you might have.