Governor Declares State of Emergency for Flooding

Governor Laura Kelly has issued a state of disaster emergency declaration for flooding that occurred in counties throughout the state.

The counties that were in the declaration are Anderson, Atchison, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Franklin, Geary, Jackson, Leavenworth, Lincoln, Linn, Lyon, McPherson, Miami, Morris, Osage, Osborne, Ottawa, Reno, Rooks, Russell, Saline, Shawnee and Wabaunsee.

The declaration authorizes the use of state resources and personnel to assist with response and recovery operations in affected counties that meet certain criteria.

"We urge residents to be aware of their safety. Flood waters can be deceptive," Kelly said. "Although people often think of tornadoes as the big destructive force of nature in Kansas, floods can be just as damaging, if not more so. Floods affect many, many square miles, destroying or damaging roads, bridges, power lines and other vital infrastructure. I am signing this declaration to help these county governments quickly restore infrastructure and get things back to normal for their citizens."

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(Information courtesy Kansas Adjutant General's Department.)