Governor Laura Kelly issued an extraordinary event proclamation today in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This proclamation activates the disaster response and recovery portions of the Kansas Response Plan and authorizes the coordinated use of …
News Releases Posted on May 21, 2026
Governor Laura Kelly issued a state of disaster emergency verbal declaration Thursday, May 14 at 5:08 p.m. due to wildland fires in Clark, Ford, Harper, Meade and Morton counties to support local communities with state fire suppression resources. “As …
Governor Laura Kelly issued a state of disaster emergency verbal declaration Thursday, May 14 at 5:08 p.m. due to wildland fires in Clark, Ford, Harper, Meade and Morton counties to support local communities with state fire suppression resources. This …
As a result of a severe thunderstorms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, hail and flooding during the period of April 26-27, the Kansas Division of Emergency Management has sent a letter to FEMA requesting joint Public Assistance Program Preliminary Damage …
Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency Monday, April 27 at 9:50 a.m. for the severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and flooding that impacted the state during the period of April 25-27. This declaration allows resources to be used to …
