Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency proclamation on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 7:42 a.m. for flooding in counties in the north central and south central regions of the state. This declaration allows resources to be used to provide state assistance.
“Heavy rains and flooding impacted several counties yesterday and we will do what we can to support those counties,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Do not drive into standing water, just 12 inches of rushing can carry away most cars. Turn around, don’t drown.”
The Kansas Division of Emergency Management has partially activated the State Emergency Operations Center in Topeka to monitor flood activity, assist counties with their potential needs and coordinate state resources
