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President Biden approves major Kansas disaster declaration

By Ryan Newton,

4 days ago

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – FEMA announced on Tuesday that President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for Kansas, and federal disaster assistance is available to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms on May 19, 2024.

Federal funding is available to the state, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.

The counties impacted are Barton, Ellsworth, Harvey , Hodgeman, Lincoln, Morris, Ottawa, Pawnee, Reno , Rush, Russell , Stafford, Wabaunsee and Wyandotte counties.

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