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This page contains archived information about previous emergencies and disasters in the State of Kansas, and the response and recovery activities of Kansas Emergency Management, the Kansas National Guard, and other state and federal agencies to those disasters.

Archived Disaster/Emergency Information

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004
2003

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2008
Release Date Title
08-115 10-23-08 Governor requests federal assistance for September storm damage
08-114 10-17-08 Preliminary damage assessments being conducted in 11 counties
08-110 10-13-08 Two Kansas counties eligible fo SBA loans due to severe September storms
08-097 09-12-08 Kansas National Guard deploys Army Aviation unit for Hurricane Ike response
08-096 09-11-08 Kansas prepares for response to Hurricane Ike and continues to provide relief for Hurricane Gustav
08-092 09-03-08 Kansas sending more aid to Gulf Coast
08-091 09-02-08 Some Kansas National Guardsmen in Louisiana, others en route
08-090 09-01-08 Kansas National Guard heads to Gulf Coast to assist states with hurricane response
08-088 08-28-08 Hurricanes miles away, but Kansas making response plans now
08-084 08-14-08 August 19 deadline nears for storm victims to apply for SBA loans
Special 08-11-08 Additional counties eligible for June tornado, severe storm damage
Special 07-31-09 Local governments must apply by Aug. 8, 2008, for federal disaster aid
08-072 07-09-08 President Bush approves federal disaster declaration for 46 counties
08-067 06-27-08 Kansas sends help to Iowa under Emergency Management Assistance Compact
08-066 06-26-08 Governor requests federal disaster declaration for 49 counties
08-065 06-23-08 SBA loans available to storm victims in 13 counties; farm loans available in 12 counties
08-062 06-20-08 State seeking low interest loans for those impacted by recent tornadoes, storms
08-059 06-18-08 Curfew lifted in Chapman; debris removal main focus
08-058 06-17-08 State resources available to recent tornado victims
08-056 06-13-08 Cleanup underway; volunteers and donations needed
08-055 06-12-08 Search and rescue completed in Chapman; damage assessments continue
08-054 06-12-06 Strong storms and tornadoes kill two in Northeast Kansas
08-053 06-06-08 Storms system brings more damage to Kansas
08-051 05-30-08 Storm system continues to cause damage
08-050 05-28-08 Governor declares Disaster Emergency for western half of the state
08-048 05-24-08 Two die, several injured overnight by tornadoes in Western and Central Kansas

2007

December 2007 Ice Storms           Photos

Release Date Title
08-024 03-05-08 December 2007 storm damage climbs to $381 million
08-014 02-01-08 President approves federal disaster declaration for December ice storms
08-011 01-23-08 Governor requests federal disaster declaration for December ice storms
08-005 01-17-08 WInter storm damage tops $170 million
07-206 01-02-08 2007 Kansas storm damages may exceed $625 million
07-205 12-28-07 Preliminary damage assessments for ice storm underway
07-204 12-21-07 Power remains out to approximately 3,200 Kansas customers; dangerous travel conditions expected in parts of Kansas this weekend
07-203 12-20-07 Power remains out to approxmately 5,700 Kansas customers; expected to be restored by Christmas
07-202 12-19-07 Power being restored with fewer than 8,500 Kansas customers still in the dark
07-198 12-18-07 Power outages drop to below 13,500 in Kansas; generator scams being reported
07-197 12-15-07 Power outages drop to 25,000 in Kansas
07-196 12-15-07 Power outages at 64,000; more than a foot of snow in parts of Kansas
07-195 12-14-07 Power outages at 73,000; state prepares for new winter storm
07-194 12-14-07 Power remains out to 74,000; generators only available to critical facilities
07-192 12-13-07 Kansas National Guard providing security and debris clearance, cots and generators to iced-up communities
07-191 12-13-07 Summary of federal disaster programs for ice storm; how to request help
07-190 12-13-07 Limited supply of Kansas National Guard generators not authorized for individual use
Special 12-12-07 President reponds to governor's request for assistance; disaster declaration authorized for all Kansas counties
07-189 12-12-07 Kansans leaving home for shelters should take precautions
07-188 12-12-07 Kansas power outages increase to 130,000 overnight; Kansas National Guard delivering more generators, cots to shelters
07-187 12-11-07 Kansas governor requests federal emergency disaster declaration
07-186 12-11-07 Kansas power outages prompt numerous shelters to open
07-185
12-11-07
 Fallen power lines result in seven house fires in one county
07-184 12-11-07 Power lines on highways pose danger to Kansas drivers
07-183 12-11-07 More than 90,000 Kansans without power from ice storm
07-182 12-10-07 Kansas National Guard delivering generators to SE Kansas counties hit by ice storm
07-181 12-10-07 Governor declares Disaster Emergency for Kansas
07-180 12-10-07 Kansans urged to prepare for significant ice storm

June storms and flooding          Photos

Release Date Title
Special 08-31-07 Disaster Assistance for June/July storms nears $39 million
Special 08-17-07 Two weeks left to register as Disaster Assistance tops $33 million for June storms
Special 08-17-07 KDHE and Montgomery County release findings of entomologist teams monitoring mosquitoes in SE Kansas
Special 08-15-07 New Saturday hours for Disaster Recovery Centers
Special 08-13-07 Pawnee and Wilson Disaster Recovery Centers closing Wednesday
Special 08-13-07 SBA Disaster Loan applications essential to aid
Special 08-10-07 Disaster Assistance for June storms tops $29 million
Special 08-09-07 New location for Coffeyville Disaster Recovery Center
Special 08-08-07 Disaster Recovery Centers closing in Butler and Cowley Counties
Special 08-03-07 Disaster Assistance for June storms tops $26 million
Special 08-02-07 Disaster Recovery Centers in Elk, Neosho and WIlson Counties transitioning to SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers
Special 08-01-07 Disaster Recovery Center opening in Harper County
Special 08-01-07 Disaster Recovery Center opening in Pawnee County
Special 08-01-07 Mosquito population increasing in Neosho County
Special 08-01-07 Private water well update
Special 08-01-07 Debris removal update
Special 07-31-07 Long-term Community Recovery Team seeks residents' input
Special 07-30-07 Mosquito supression in Montgomery County
Special 07-30-07 Linn County Disaster Recovery Center to close
Special 07-30-07 Coping with stress after a disaster
Special 07-27-07 Disaster Assistance for June storms tops $20 million
Special 07-27-07 Kansas Disaster Assistance for May storms exceeds $40 million
07-141 07-27-07 Damage Assessments show thousands of homes destroyed by May and June storms
Special 07-25-07 Entomologist monitoring mosquitoes in Southeast Kansas following flooding
Special 07-26-07 Volunteers needed in Montgomery County
Special 07-26-07 Volunteer help available for flood victims
Special 07-26-07 Disaster Recovery Center opening in Butler County
Special 07-21-07 Disaster Assistance for June storms tops $12 milion
Special 07-20-07 City of Coffeyville - Coffeyville Resources announce Residence Purchase Program
Special 07-20-07 Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance available in 14 additional counties
Special 07-19-07 Volunteers needed in Coffeyville
07-139 07-19-07 More services restored and assistance provided in SE Kansas counties affected by flooding
07-138 07-19-07 Several more Kansas counties become eligible for federal disaster assistance
Special 07-19-07 New Kansas counties added for FEMA infrastructure disaster assistance from June floods
Special 07-19-07 Additional Kansas counties eligible for Individual Assistance from June storms
Special 07-18-07 Assistance available for cleaning out houses
Special 07-16-07 Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance available in four additional counties
Special 07-16-07 Sebelius removes deplay in flood victims' benefits
Special 07-16-07 Memorial Hall in Independence to replace FEMA's Mobile Disaster Recovery Center
Special 07-13-07 Disaster Recovery Center opens in Allen County
07-131 07-13-07 Federal assistance granted to more Kansans affected by floods
Special 07-13-07 Wilson County flood news updates to air on Mobile Advisory Channel 1610 AM
Special 07-12-07 Volunteers ready to assist Wilson County flood victims with cleanup efforts
Special 07-12-07 Disaster relief meeting set for Wilson County businesses on July 13
07-130 07-12-07 July 12 update to flooding
Special 07-12-07 Got mold? Clean, disinfect and dry
Special 07-12-07 FEMA inspectors begin work in eligible Kansas counties
Special 07-11-07 Flood debris cleanup and pickup recommendations for Fredonia residents
07-129 07-11-07 Coffeyville residents allowed back in flood impacted homes
07-128 07-10-07 Kansans await word to return home to flood-impacted areas
07-127 07-09-07 Flood response and recovery continues with more rain in the forecast
07-126 07-09-07 Iowa National Guard supports Kansas flood response
Special 07-08-07 Second Disaster Recovery Center opens in Montgomery County
Special 07-07-07 Don't return home until local officials say the area is safe
Special 07-07-07 Disaster Recovery Centers open in Southeast Kansas
07-125 07-07-07 State sends more Kansas National Guard troops and disaster management support into flooded southeastern Kansas areas
07-123 07-06-07 Preliminary flood damage figures released; Diaster Recovery Centers being established
Special 07-05-07 FEMA/State and other federal agencies continue to assist those affected by Kansas floods
Special 07-05-07 Disaster assistance available for flood victims in five Kansas counties
07-122 07-05-07 Federal assistance for individuals now approved for five Southeast Kansas counties
07-121 07-05-07 Flood update 07-07-07
Special 07-05-07 Governor takes additional steps to help Southeastern Kansans impacted by flooding
07-119 07-03-07 State Emergency Management director and FEMA to reassess flood damage Thursday
07-118 07-03-07 Update to flood damage in SE Kansas
07-117 07-03-07 Kansas receives federal disaster declaration for 18 Kansas counties affected by flooding
07-116 07-02-07 Update to flooding damage
07-114 07-02-07 Governor Sebelius, Congressional staff to tour flood damaged area
07-113 07-01-07 Governor to survey flood damage
07-112 07-01-07 Flood response continuing; Incident management Teams being sent to flooded communities
07-111 07-01-07 Flooding worsens in Southeast and Eastern Kansas; Kansas National Guard to help
07-110 06-30-07 Governor declares Disaster Emergency for Kansas counties hit by flooding

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Greensburg tornado - May 4, 2007     Photos

Special Information for Greensburg residents

Release Date Title
Special 11-01-07 Greesnburg six month anniversary recovery update
Special 08-31-07 Nearly $62 million approved for May storm aid
Special 08-17-07 Kansas Disaster Assistance for May storms exceeds $58 million
Special 08-17-07 SRS office to open in Greensburg
Special 08-17-07 Greensburg's school flag waves proud and free
Special 08-13-07 Kiowa County Disaster Recovery Center closing
Special 08-10-07 Kansas Disaster Assistance for May storms exceeds $55 million
Special 08-04-07 August 6 is the last day to register for May storms
Special 08-03-07 Disaster Recovery Centers in Reno and Saline Counties closing
Special 08-01-07 Sumner County added for Public Assistance
Special 07-21-07 Kansas Disaster Assistance for May storms nears $47 million
Special 07-24-07 Less than two weeks left to register for FEMA disaster assistance
Special 07-20-07 FSA Emergency Loans available in counties with losses from May 4 through June 1
Special 07-19-07 More Kansas counties damaged by May tornadoes, floods, now eligible for disaster assistance
Special 07-14-07 Joining forces to rebuild in Greensburg
Special 07-13-07 Kansas Disaster Assistance for May storms reaches beyond $44 million
Special 07-13-07 Incident period for May storms expanded to June 1
Special 07-09-07 Topeka Dsaster Recovery Center transitions to SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center
Special 07-09-07 Emporia Disaster Recovery Center in Lyon County to close
Special 07-06-07 Kansas disaster assistance for May storms reaches nearly $42.5 million
07-124 07-06-07 Items needed for Greensburg residents
Special 06-27-07 Haviland Disaster Recovery Center to close
07-105 06-27-07 Greensburg recovery update
Special 06-25-07 Salina Disaster Recovery Center to change locations
Special 06-22-07 July 5 is deadline for individuals and families to apply for assistance
Special 06-22-07 Kansas disaster assistance nears $34 million
07-103 06-20-07 President grants governor's request for increased federal aid
Special 06-20-07 Brown County to get federal disaster aid
Special 06-20-07 Osage County to get receive individual aid
Special 06-14-07 Insurance may not be enough - register with FEMA
07-102 06-14-07 Greensburg recovery update: Deadline set to claim pets in Greensburg
Special 06-12-07 Disaster assistance expands to individuals in Dickinson, Ellsworth Counties
Special 06-11-07 Storm displaced Kansans can find online housing resources
Special 06-11-07 Kansas Department of Commerce Unveils Mobile KansasWorks Center
Special 06-08-07 Disaster Recovery Center to open in Hutchinson
Special 06-08-07 Kansas disaster assistance tops $23 million
07-099 06-08-07 891st Engineers will use Annual Training to assist Greensburg community
07-097 06-07-07 Public Assistance briefings scheduled for six counties
07-096 06-07-07 Kansas National Guard EMEDS facility serving medical needs of Greensburg
Special 06-07-07 Community Relations working in storm-affected counties
Special 06-05-07 Disaster victims: Beware of scams
Special 06-05-07 Disaster Recovery Center closes in Ottawa
Special 06-05-07 Disaster Recovery Centers change hours
Special 06-04-07 Disaster Recovery Center opens in Emporia
07-094 06-04-07 One month anniversary of Greensburg tornado; Highway 54 reopens
Special 06-01-07 Seventeen Kansas counties get additional federal disaster aid
Special 06-01-07 Riley County added for Individual Assistance
Special 05-31-07 Disaster Recovery Center to open in Salina
07-093 05-31-07 Highway 54 into Greensburg reopens June 4
Special 05-31-07 Free crisis counseling available for storm stress
Special 05-31-07 Disaster Recovery Center to remain open in Great Bend
07-092 05-29-07

Public Assistance briefings scheduled for five counties
07-091 05-29-07 Greensburg update: Water service restored in some areas
07-086 05-25-07 Greensburg recovery update
Special 05-25-07 Kansas disaster aid tops $10 million
Special 05-25-07 Mobile Disaster Recovery Center to open in Great Bend
Special 05-24-07 Disaster assistance expands to individuals in nine counties
Special 05-24-07 Nine Kansas counties get additional federal disaster aid
Special 05-24-07 Trousdale DIsaster Recovery Center to close Friday
07-084 05-24-07 Greensburg recovery update - Greensburg Relief Bill Signing
07-083 05-23-07 Greensburg residents asked to evacuate town today
07-082 05-22-07 Greensburg recovery update
Special 05-21-07 Sebelius eliminates barriers ro reopening Greensburg businesses
Special 05-21-07 Sebelius outlines challenges faced in storm recovery
07-081 05-21-07 Severe weather expected for Greensburg area
Special 05-19-07 $4 million in aid flows to Kansans in first two weeks after disaster
Special 05-19-07 Eight Kansas counties now qualify for disaster assistance
07-080 05-18-07 Governor Sebelius requests additional assistance for Greensburg
Special 05-16-07 Farm Service Agency Emergency Loans available
07-078 05-16-07 Preliminary Damage Assessments to determine eligibility for federal assistance
07-076 05-15-07 Death toll grows to 10 in Greensburg
Special 05-15-07 Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available in Additional Counties
07-075 05-14-07 Services to Greensburg being restored
07-074 05-14-07 Truckloads of donations too much for Greensburg area to store
Special 05-12-07 Three more counties added for Disaster Assistance
Special 05-12-07 Mobile DRC open at Greensburg Courthouse
07-073 05-11-07 State assists storm victims by eliminating wait for unemployment
07-072 05-11-07 Guns Recovered in Storm Now Being Returned to Greensburg Residents
07-071 05-11-07 Update on Greensburg tornado recovery
07-070 05-11-07 Expeditionary Medical Support System arriving in Greensburg tomorrow
Special 05-11-07 Sebelius eliminates wait for unemployment benefits in disaster area
Special 05-11-07 Be careful when hiring contractors for disaster repairs
Special 05-11-07 How you can help
07-069 05-10-07 Expeditionary Medical Support System hospital being sent to Greensburg
07-068 05-09-07 Centralized relief center established for Greensburg residents
07-067 05-08-07 President George W. Bush prepares to visit Greensburg; emergency management agencies prepare to rebuild town
07-066 05-08-07 Weather clearing, but flooding continues in some areas
07-065 05-07-07 More counties declare disaster emergencies due to flooding
07-064 05-07-07 Emergency response continues in Greensburg; number of deaths reported clarified
07-063 05-07-07 Update to flooding and tornado response
07-062 05-06-07 Flooding follows in wake of severe thunderstorms
Special 05-06-07 Disaster Assistance Available For Kansas Residents
07-061 05-06-07 Kansas receives Presidential Disaster Declaration
07-060 05-05-07 Response and recovery operations continue in Greensburg
07-059 05-05-07 Tornado hits Greensburg; Governor declares State of Disaster Emergency

2006

Late December 2006 snowstorms
Release Date Title
07-049 04-12-07 State and federal assessment teams to resurvey damage from winter storm
07-017 01-31-07 Organizations, programs offer help for winter storm victims
Special 01-26-07 New Site for Disaster Assistance Briefing
Special 01-22-07 Disaster Assistance Briefings
Special 01-22-07 More Disaster Aid for Western Kansas
Special 01-19-07 Initial Kansas storm damage estimate in excess of $360 million
07-009 01-05-07 Individual Assistance not available for recent winter storms
07-008 01-05-07 Kansas National Guard to help restore power; more power restored today
07-007 01-04-07 Western Kansas residents urged to prepare for another winter blast
07-006 01-04-07 Kansas National Guard helping feed cattle, restore power
Special 01-04-07 Governor requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for 44 Kansas counties
07-005 01-03-07 Kansas National Guard supporting response and recovery from storms
07-004 01-02-07 Governor Sebelius, Congressman Moran to survey Western Kansas storm damage
07-003 01-02-07 Kansas National Guard using humvees to search for storm victims
07-002 01-01-07 Winter Storm Impacts Kansas Ranchers; State, Counties to Assist Ranchers
07-001 01-01-07 Governor Ensures Available State Resources are Provided for Storm Recovery Efforts
06-131 12-31-06 Weather-related death reported in Western Kansas; Significant power outages; Kansas National Guard remains activated for rescues as needed
06-130 12-31-06 More shelters open for those impacted by winter storm; Kansas Highway Patrol plane searches for stranded motorists, Kansas Guard remains activated for rescue mission
06-129 12-31-06 Kansas National Guard to begin rescues of people stranded in winter storm
06-128 12-30-06 Governor declares Disaster Emergency for NW and SW Kansas Counties hit by winter storm

 

Release Date Title
06-042 04-07-06 Multiple storms blow through Kansas; little damage done

Drought

Release Date Title
Special 09-12-06 Sebelius issues order to expedite drought relief
06-085 08-02-06 County officials urged to consider burn bans
Special 03-17-06 Governor's Drought Response Team meets
Special 03-16-06 Sebelius call's Governor's Drought Response Team into action
Special 02-07-06 Governor protects Kansans by raising drought alert level in Kansas

Butler County Wildfires

Release Date Title
06-027 03-09-06 Update to wild fire in Butler County
Special 03-08-06 Governor declares Disaster Emergency for Butler County wild fire

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March Wind storms

Release Date Title
Special 04-14-06 Presidential Declaration authorized for two counties
Special 03-29-06 Governor requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for two counties
06-031 03-15-06 Update to storms in Douglas County
06-030 03-13-06 Update to Lawrence storm damage
06-029 03-12-06 Storm hits Lawrence; high winds cause damage
Special 03-12-06 Storms active in Northeast Kansas today

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Late March storms and fires

Release Date Title
06-038 03-31-06 Update: Storms, wildfires caused damage
Special 03-30-06 Governor declares disaster in Reno and Montgomery Counties

2005

Late November storms

Release Date Title
Special 01-27-06 Presidential Disaster Declaration authorized for Kansas counties hit by winter storms
Special 12-22-05 Governor requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for 18 Kansas counties affected by recent winter storm
05-143 12-15-05 Preliminary damage assessment teams to evaluate storm damage next week
05-136 12-02-05 Update on wild weather sweeps through Northwest,.North Central Kansas

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October flooding

Release Date Title
05-140 12-12-05 SBA re-opens four disaster offices
Special 11-15-05 Communities hit by floods to receive federal help, Governor says
Special 10-21-05 Governor seeks quick repairs in damaged communities
05-112 10-21-05 Offices established to accept SBA loan applications from flood victims
Special 10-20-05 SBA declares disaster in Jefferson and Leavenworth Counties
Special 10-20-05 Governor announces assistance available for flood victims
05-110 10-12-05 SBA representatives complete assessments of flood damage
05-109 10-10-05 SBA representatives coming to inspect damages
Special 10-07-05 Governor asks for Federal assistance for severe flooding in Kansas
Special 10-06-05 Governor adds additional counties to disaster declaration
05-106 10-04-05 Kansans experience burst of storms, flooding
05-104 10-02-05 Governor declares disaster emergency for four counties due to flooding

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Hurricane Katrina

Release Date Title
06-002 01-05-06 After-Action review of Kansas assistance efforts for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
05-148 12-23-05 Dodge City man assesses damage in Mississippi
05-147 12-23-05 Great Bend man assesses damage in Mississippi
05-146 12-23-05 Arkansas City man assesses damage in Mississippi
05-145 12-23-05 Olathe employees assess damage in Mississippi
05-144 12-27-05 Commemorative coin to be presented to Kansas relief workers
05-127 11-14-05 Hurricane recovery assistance continues
05-120 11-03-05 People helping people: Kansans keep up hurricane relief efforts
05-111 10-19-05 Kansas continues assistance to hurricane stricken areas
05-107 10-05-05 Kansas continues to assist with hurricane recovery
05-105 10-04-05 Update to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita
05-103 09-28-05 Kansas sends more Guardsmen to hurricane area
05-102 09-26-05 More Guardsmen going to Louisiana to assist with hurricane recovery
05-100 09-23-05 Evacuees not coming to Kansas any time soon
05-098 09-22-05 Evacuees may be coming to Kansas as state prepares for Hurricane Rita
Special 09-22-05 Governor Sebelius offers Kansas assistance to Texas
05-097 09-21-05 Kansas identifies possible shelter sites
05-095 09-20-05 More Kansans deploying to hurricane ravaged areas
05-094 09-16-05 Kansas agencies continue to provide help for hurricane evacuees
05-092 09-15-05 Estimates place more than 2,000 Hurricane Katrina evacuees in Kansas
05-091 09-14-05 More Kansans headed south to respond to hurricane
05-090 09-11-05 Evacuee mission cancelled for Kansas
Special 09-11-05 Kansas receives Presidential Emergency Declaration for hurricane
05-089 09-10-05 More information on Kansas response to Hurricane Katrina
05-088 09-09-05 Update to Hurricane Katrina
05-087 09-08-05 Update to Hurricane Katrina response
Special 09-08-05 Governor: Kansas ready to assist evacuees on Monday
05-086 09-07-05 Update on Kansas' participation in Hurricane Katrina
05-084 09-06-05 Kansas prepares to receive Hurricane Katrina evacuees
Special 09-06-05 Governor requests Presidential Emergency Declaration for hurricane
05-083 09-05-05 Community assistance effort in Topeka
05-082 09-05-05 Hurricane Katrina victims receive help from Kansans
05-080 09-04-05 Kansans continue to respond to Hurricane Katrina
05-079 09-03-05 More response to Hurricane Katrina
05-078 09-02-05 Kansas continues response to Hurricane Katrina
05-077 09-01-05 Kansas sending Guardsmen to help in Louisiana
05-076 08-31-05 Governor offers National Guard assistance to hurricane stricken states
05-075 08-31-05 Donations best way to help hurricane victims
05-074 08-30-05 Volunteers asked to stay home until called

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August flooding

Release Date Title
05-073 08-26-05 Heavy rains bring flooding to Southeast Kansas

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July storms

Release Date Title
05-063 07-04-05 Stormy weather hits Kansas; Governor declares disaster emergency
05-062 07-01-05 Kansas Guard to assist in debris removal in St. Paul

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June storms

Release Date Title
Special 03-08-06 Disaster assistance available for small businesses
Special 01-18-06 USDA designates counties as natural disaster area
Special 08-24-05 President responds to Governor's request for assistance
Special 07-29-05 Governor requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for three counties
05-061 07-01-05 Update to June 30 storms in southeast Kansas
05-057 06-10-05 Update to June 9 storm damage

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Fort Scott fire

Release Date Title
05-027 03-11-05 Kansas Emergency Management, Kansas Army National Guard respond to Fort Scott fire

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January Ice Storms

Release Date Title
Special 05-03-05 FEMA funds nearly $52 million to Kansas electrical cooperatives
Special 02-22-05 FEMA aid for infrastructure available in six more counties
Special 02-09-05 Presidential Disaster Declaration authorized for Kansas counties hit by January ice storm
Special 01-18-05 Governor requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Ice-Stricken Counties
05-010 01-14-05 Verified ice storm damages exceed $23 million so far
05-009 01-13-05 Figures starting to come in from Preliminary Damage Assessment teams
05-008 01-12-05 Damage estimates from ice storms approach $30 million
05-007 01-11-05 Damage estimates from ice storms grow
05-006 01-10-05 Update to ice storm response and recovery
05-005 01-10-05 Assistance to individuals not available for this disaster
05-004 01-07-05 Damage estimates grow as state recovers from ice storms
05-003 01-06-05 Agencies continue to respond to ice storms
05-002 01-04-05 Kansas National Guard personnel asked to stay home
05-001 01-04-05 Icy weather hits Kansas; Governor declares disaster emergency

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January 2004 Ice Storms
04-009 01-26-04 Governor declares State of Disaster Emergency for ice-stricken areas
May 2004 Tornadoes
04-064 06/02/04 Update to May 29 tornadoes
04-062 05/27/04 Followup to May 26 and 27 tornadoes
04-055 05/14/04 Update to May 12 tornado response
June, July 2004 Storms
04-103 09/10/04 Governor says three Kansas counties eligible for SBA Disaster Loans
1535-006 09/01/04 Disaster aid extended to agencies in 10 Kansas counties
1535-005 08/27/04 Wabaunsee Dam spillway mitigation repairs succeed
1535-004 08/24/04 Deadline to apply for disaster aid approaches
1535-003 08/19/04 Disaster aid made available to agencies in Rooks and Woodson Counties
1535-002 08/13/04 Requests for disaster assistance begin
1535-001 08/10/04 Disaster aid made available to additional government agencies
Special 08/3/04 Governor Sebelius encouraged to learn federal disaster aid authorized for storm-ridden Kansas Counties
Special 08/3/04 Federal disaster aid authorized for Kansas storm damage
Special 07/21/04 Governor requests Presidential Declaration of Major Diasaster for the State of Kansas
04-081 07/08/04 Governor amends disaster declaration to include counties hit by recent storms/update to July 7 storm damages
04-080 07/05/04 Governor declares Disaster Emergency for July 4, 5 storms
04-072 06/17/04 Estimated damages from June 12 storms announced
04-068 06/13/04 Governor declares Disaster Emergency for areas hit by winds/tornadoes
June 2003 Flooding
Release Date Title
Special 07/22/03 Governor Sebelius Says Four Kansas Counties Eligible for SBA Disaster Loans, Encourages People to Apply
Special 07/17/03 Gov. Sebelius says two Kansas counties eligible for SBA Disaster Loans, encourages people to apply
03-114 06/26/03 Update on flooding in North-central Kansas
03-112 06/24/03 Governor declares State of Disaster Emergency in Republic County
Spring Tornadoes in Eastern Kansas and Seward County
Release Date Title
03-132 07/30/03 SBA closing Liberal Disaster Assistance workshop July 31
Special 07/01/03 Disaster Unemployment Assistance deadline approaching
Special 06/30/03 One week left to register for FEMA Disaster Assistance
Special 06/23/03 Two weeks left to register for FEMA Disaster Assistance
Special 06/20/03 One week left to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance for Haskell, Meade and Seward County residents
Special 06/20/03 Safe Room display opens in Kansas City, Mo.
Special 06/20/03 Disaster Unemployment Assistance deadline approaching
Special 06/17/03 Economic Injury Disaster Loans available for small businesses in disaster areas
Special 06/13/03 Aid for Kansas tornado victims tops $7 million
Special 06/13/03 Disaster Recovery Center relocates to Kismet, Kan.
Special 06/12/03 Disaster Unemployment Assistance deadline near
Special 06/10/03 Disaster Unemployment Assistance deadline approaching
Special 06/10/03 Mobile Safe Room on Tour
Special 06/10/03 Free crisis counseling available in Cherokee and Wyandotte Counties
Special 06/10/03 Crawford County Disaster Recovery Center to close
Special 06/10/03 Wyandotte County Disaster Recovery Center to close
Special 06/06/03 Five week recap - Aid for tornado victims nears $6.5 million
Special 06/06/03 Allen County now eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Special 06/06/03 One month remains to apply for Disaster Assistance
Special 06/05/03 Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance available to those affected by recent severe weather
Special 06/05/03 Safe Room display in Liberal
Special 06/05/03 Meade County to get additional federal aid
Special 06/03/03 Storm water can carry a potential for toxic mold
Special 06/02/03 Allen County to get federal aid
Special 06/02/03 Disaster Unemployment Assistance Deadline Approaching
Special 06/02/03 Safe Room display visits Arma
Special 06/02/03 Disaster Recovery Centers provide answers
Special 05/31/03 Deadlines approaching for Disaster Unemployment applications
Special 05/30/03 Disaster Recovery Center to open in Liberal
Special 05/30/05 FEMA's Registration and Helpline numbers change hours
Special 05/29/03 Assistance for tornado victims tops $4.6 million
Special 05/29/03 Disaster Unemployment Assistance now available in Haskell, Meade and Seward Counties
Special 05/29/03 Tips for the care of tornado-damaged family heirlooms and valuables
Special 05/28/03 Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance available to those affected by recent severe storms
Special 05/28/03 SBA loan applications are key to disaster recovery funds
Special 05/28/03 What to expect when you call FEMA
Special 05/27/03 Mobile Disaster Recovery Center to open in Cherokee County
Special 05/27/03 Residents strongly encouraged to consider building Safe Rooms
Special 05/24/03 Wind resistant construction information available online
Special 05/23/04 Assistance for tornado victims tops $3 million
Special 05/22/03 Haskell, Meade and Seward Counties to receive disaster assistance
Special 05/22/03 Disaster Recovery Centers will be OPEN Memorial day, Monday, May 26
Special 05/19/03 Mobile Disaster Recovery Center to open in Douglas County
Special 05/19/03 Public Assistance approved for Anderson and Woodson Counties
Special 05/19/03 Disaster Unemployment Assistance available
Special 05/19/03 Temporary housing provides short term comfort
Special 05/16/03 Disaster Recover Aid tops $900,000
03-099 05/19/03 Damaging storms hit more Kansas counties; five counties named in disaster declaration
03-098 05/16/03 Additional counties to get disaster aid; first disaster checks issued
Special 05/15/03 Disaster Recovery Assistance available for farmers and ranchers
Special 05/15/03 Disaster Recovery Centers closed on Sundays
Special 05/15/05 What to expect when you call FEMA
Special 05/15/03 Additional counties eligible for disaster aid
Special 05/15/03 First checks go to tornado victims
Special 05/13/03 What to expect when inspectors visit
Special 05/11/03 Have insurance? Apply anyway!
Special 05/09/03 FEMA Community Response Teams canvas counties
03-095 05/08/03 Disaster Unemployment Assistance is available; Presidential Disaster Declaration amended
Special 05/09/03 Kansas Counties get additional Federal Aid
Special 05/09/03 Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance available to those affected by recent severe weather
Special 05/09/03 Disaster Recovery Center to open in Arma
Special 05/09/03 Disaster Recovery Center to open in Kansas City, Kan.
03-093 05/08/03 State agencies respond to May 8 tornadoes
03-092 05/08/03 Damage estimates available from May 4 tornadoes
Special 05/07/03 FEMA call important part of clean-up efforts
Special 05/06/03 Federal Disaster Assistance now available
Special 05/06/03 President orders disaster aid for Kansas tornado victims
03-091 05/07/03 Federal Disaster Aid phone lines open as disaster response continues
03-089 05/06/03 Update to State disaster response activities
Special 05/06/03 Gov. Kathleen Sebelius announces signing of expedited Presidential Disaster Declaration
03-088 05/05/03 Governor requests Presidential Disaster Declaration
Special 05/05/03 Governor visits tornado-stricken areas; requests Presidential Disaster Declaration
03-087 05/05/03 Governor Sebelius to tour devastation caused by tornadoes
03-086 05/05/03 Kansas tornado death toll figures revised
03-085 05/04/03 Kansas National Guard unit assists with security in tornado-stricken town
03-084 05/04/03 State responds to tornadoes
General Emergency Information 2003
Release Date Title
03-159 09/08/03 Train derails near Kiowa
Special 07/31/03 Gov. Kathleen Sebelius issues drought watch, warning for Kansas counties
Special 07/22/03 Today marks 10th anniversary of federal declaration for Great Flood of '93
03-111 06/12/03 State agencies respond to algae bloom
03-106 05/30/03 Homeland Security threat lowered
03-101 05/20/03 Homeland Security Advisory Level increased to Orange
Special 04/16/03 Coffey County Lake reopens
03-078 04/16/03 Homeland Security Alert threat level lowered
Special 03/17/03 Operation Liberty Shield
Special 03/17/03 Homeland Security statement 3-17
03-030 03/17/03 Homeland Security Alert level raised to High (Orange)
03-026 02/27/03 Homeland Security Threat Level lowered
03-018 02/07/03 Homeland Security Alert Level increased to Orange

 
 
 
 
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