Tag: Kansas Division Of Emergency Management

Governor Kelly Activates State Resources for Wildfire Crisis

On May 14, Governor Laura Kelly declared a state of disaster in Kansas due to wildland fires affecting several counties. State agencies are collaborating to provide resources, including firefighting support from the National Guard and over 90 fire trucks and firefighters. Conditions remain dynamic, posing risks to responders and communities.

Kansas Requests Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments For Storm-Stricken Counties

The Kansas Division of Emergency Management has requested FEMA conduct Preliminary Damage Assessments following severe storms from April 26-27. Affected counties include Cherokee, Morris, Osage, Saline, and Wabaunsee. The assessments aim to evaluate damage to public infrastructure, ultimately guiding federal disaster assistance and long-term recovery efforts for affected communities.

Governor Kelly Issues State of Disaster Emergency For Flooding

Governor Laura Kelly declared a state of disaster emergency on September 9 due to flooding in north and south central Kansas. This proclamation enables the use of state resources for assistance. Residents are warned against driving in standing water, and the State Emergency Operations Center is actively monitoring the situation.

Governor Kelly issues state of disaster emergency for storms that impacted the state June 16-17

Governor Laura Kelly declared a state of disaster emergency on June 18 due to severe storms and flooding, especially in central Kansas, from June 16-17. The proclamation enables state assistance and activates the State Emergency Operations Center to monitor flood impacts and support affected counties. Residents are urged to heed weather warnings.

Kansans Brace For Floods And Tornadoes While Already Hunkered Down For COVID-19

By Brian Grimmett - Kansas News Service WICHITA, Kansas — Floods, tornadoes and other natural disasters raked across the plains of...

Kansas Saves More Than Anyone From Mitigating Disasters

By Stephen Koranda - Kansas News Service Build higher, build stronger — it pays off big in Kansas. Disaster mitigation investments...