Reply #65: Homeland security money goes a long way in Ohio, West Virginia

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While most of that funding is earmarked specifically for preparedness against terrorist attacks, officials find they can stretch their money to acquire resources that also provide other benefits.

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In fiscal 2003-04, the Division of Threat Preparedness distributed $383,755 to the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department, with offices in Calhoun, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt and Wood counties, and $144,745 to area hospitals.

http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/story/1114202004_new02_homeland.asp