Mount Weather and The Greenbrier are two different yet related locations with a history of secrecy and emergency preparedness. Mount Weather is a government-run facility designed to house high-level officials in case of a national disaster, while The Greenbrier is a luxurious hotel that also hosted a secret bunker during the Cold War.
Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center:
Location: Bluemont, Virginia.
Purpose: Serves as a relocation site for top civilian and military officials in case of a national emergency, ensuring continuity of government.
Key Features: Includes a nuclear-blast-resistant bunker and sophisticated communication systems.
Functionality: Houses FEMA operations and coordinates federal responses to major disasters.
Secrecy: The facility is known for its high level of secrecy and security.
The Greenbrier (Bunker):
Location:
The Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
Purpose:
Originally intended as a shelter for members of Congress during a nuclear attack (Project Greek Island).
History:
The bunker was built in the late 1950s to early 1960s, but was never used for its intended purpose.
Decommissioning:
The bunker was decommissioned shortly after its existence was revealed by the media in 1992.
Current Use:
The facility is now used as a data storage facility by CSX IP and is open for tours as "The Bunker".
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