Office of Governor Laura Kelly
Governor Laura Kelly sent a request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) asking for a major presidential disaster declaration due to damages caused by severe thunderstorms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, hail and flooding during the period of June 18-30.
Governor Kelly has requested the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program statewide and the Public Assistance Program – Categories A through G, for the following counties: Butler, Cherokee, Cowley, Decatur, Edwards, Gove, Harper, Hodgeman, Logan, Ness, Rawlins, Rush, Russell, Scott, Sheridan, Sherman, Stafford, Stanton, Sumner, Thomas, and Wallace. Damage to public infrastructure, utility systems, and transportation networks generated significant response and recovery challenges for affected local governments, many of which are small rural jurisdictions with limited financial and operational resources.
“A major presidential disaster declaration would bring critical federal resources to storm-affected communities, helping fund infrastructure repairs and recovery,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “These resources would ease the financial burden on local governments and help these communities recover faster and rebuild stronger.”