Tag: Federal Emergency Management Agency

Governor Laura Kelly has requested a major presidential disaster declaration from FEMA for Public Assistance due to severe thunderstorms, winds, tornadoes, and flooding from July 17-22, 2025. This federal support is crucial for rebuilding damaged infrastructure in affected counties, including Barton, Comanche, and Wyandotte.

Governor Laura Kelly requested a presidential disaster declaration from FEMA for the Public Assistance Program to address extensive damage from severe storms and flooding that affected several counties from June 3-7, 2025. The assistance is crucial for rebuilding public infrastructure, especially electric utilities, in the affected areas.

Governor Laura Kelly requested a presidential disaster declaration from FEMA due to extensive damage from severe weather events in March 2025. The damage affected utility infrastructure, roads, bridges, and government buildings. She emphasized the need for federal support to assist in rebuilding efforts through the Public Assistance Program.

President Joe Biden has approved a federal disaster declaration for Kansas following severe storms that caused damage from June 26 to July 7, 2024. Governor Laura Kelly expressed gratitude, stating federal funds will support restoration efforts. The declaration enables funding for infrastructure repairs and activates the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program across the state.

President Biden declared a major disaster in Kansas, enabling Federal aid for recovery and response efforts at various government levels and non-profit organizations. This funding will aid emergency response and facility repairs in numerous affected counties. Hazard mitigation funds will also be available statewide. FEMA's Andrew P. Meyer will supervise Federal recovery operations.

Governor Laura Kelly has requested an extension from FEMA until Oct. 5, 2024, to submit a request for public assistance following severe thunderstorms in Kansas. The extension is sought to allow for more time to assess damage, review data, and request funds to repair public infrastructure damaged by the storms.

President Joe Biden has approved Governor Laura Kelly's request for a federal disaster declaration for Kansas counties hit by a severe storm from April 25-30. This enables government entities and nonprofits to apply for assistance in repairing infrastructure. The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program is also activated statewide to reduce long-term risk from natural hazards.

WASHINGTON -- FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency...