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Kansas Seeks Federal Aid After Storms | Wichita News
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has formally requested a major presidential disaster declaration from FEMA to help communities recover from devastating storms between June 18 and 30, which brought straight-line winds, tornadoes, hail, and flooding to 21 counties. The damage crippled public infrastructure, utilities, and transportation systems—especially in under-resourced areas—making recovery impossible without federal aid. A disaster declaration would unlock critical funding through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Public Assistance Programs (A–G), providing the essential resources…
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