Senator Marshall Leads Letter for Federal Disaster Aid for Kansas Communities

Salina – Following several days of severe weather that caused significant damage across rural communities in north-central Kansas, U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D., Jerry Moran, and Congressman Tracey Mann have urged President Trump to approve the state’s request for a major disaster declaration. This federal support is critical in ensuring communities have the resources needed to repair and rebuild essential public infrastructure. 

In their letter, the Members of Congress wrote:

“From September 8 to 10, a slow-moving storm system produced exceptionally heavy rainfall across north-central Kansas, resulting in widespread flash flooding, overland flow, and severe damage to public infrastructure. Rainfall totals in the affected counties ranged from 8.9 inches to more than 14 inches in less than 48 hours, overwhelming drainage systems, saturating soils, and sending fast-moving floodwaters through road networks, agricultural land, and populated areas.

“This damage has placed significant financial strain on Kansans and local governments as they work to recover. Damage assessments conducted jointly by the state and FEMA have determined that Kansas is eligible for approximately $3.5 million in federal assistance.”

If approved, the following counties would be eligible for federal assistance: Lincoln, Ottawa, Ellsworth, and Saline.

Upon approval, local governments and public utility providers would be eligible to submit storm-related expenses to FEMA for reimbursement.

Click HERE to read the full text of the letter. 

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Contact: Payton Fuller