President OKs disaster declaration

President Donald Trump has approved a disaster declaration for 12 Kansas counties that were impacted by straight-line winds, severe storms and flooding in July.

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December 23, 2025 - 2:40 PM

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TOPEKA — President Donald Trump approved a disaster declaration for 12 Kansas counties that were hammered in July by straight-line winds, severe storms and flooding.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Monday that federal funding is available for local, tribal and state governments and certain nonprofit organizations that offer essential services for emergency work, repairs or replacement of damaged infrastructure.

KANSAS GOV. Laura Kelly requested from Trump in September a major presidential disaster declaration after severe storms from…

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