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$16.9 million headed to Missouri for bioterrorism preparedness.

The federal government is sending money to Missouri for homeland defense. Johnathan Woodward has more from Jefferson City.

19-point-6 million dollars is headed Missouri's way to prepare the state for bioterrorism.

Tim Daniel, Missouri's head of homeland security, says improving public health infrastructure is a primary goal:

Daniel says the money will go to several key areas, including improving communication between health officials and hospitals.

Now, Missouri must tell the federal Health and Human Services department how it plans to spend the money. Once the H-H-S approves the plan, Missouri can start spending.

From Jefferson City, Johnathan Woodward.