TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has issued a declaration of disaster Wednesday due to widespread damage caused by recent storms and flooding.
Kelly issued the proclamation just after 2:30 p.m. on June 18. The declaration was prompted by recent severe weather in parts of central Kansas from June 16-17.
“Heavy rains and flooding continue to impact parts of Kansas,” Kelly said. “Always be aware of the weather forecast for your area and the possibility of flooding. Be prepared to leave the area, if necessary.”
Kelly’s declaration allows for resources to be used to help provide state assistance to areas hit by the severe weather. The Kansas Division of Emergency Management has partially activated the State Emergency Operations Center in Topeka to monitor flooding and help counties with any weather-related recovery needs they might have at this time.
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