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Aug. 16, 2022

Governor will sign proclamation Aug. 24 for KS Preparedness Month

Kansas Preparedness Day is Sept. 12 at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson

June 13, 2022

Governor issues emergency declaration for wildland fires in Finney County

Gov. Laura Kelly issued a verbal declaration of a State of Disaster Emergency at 3:31 p.m. today for Finney County due to a wildland fire.

May 3, 2022

Governor Kelly requests major presidential disaster declaration for winter storms

Gov. Laura Kelly sent a letter to President Joe Biden seeking a major disaster declaration for winter storms accompanied by snow, ice and extreme winds that occurred March 17-22. Kelly submitted her request through the Federal Emergency Management Agency May 3.

April 29, 2022

Governor Kelly Signs State of Disaster Emergency Declaration

An intense springtime storm system that moved across Kansas the evening of April 29 with large hail and strong straight-line winds spawned multiple tornados causing damage to buildings, trees, and power lines in several counties.  In response to these storms, Governor Laura Kelly declared a State of Disaster Emergency effective at 8:57 p.m. on April 29.

April 25, 2022

SBA loans approved for Cottonwood Complex Wildland Fire damages

The Small Business Administration has approved an Administrative Declaration for residents and business owners in Reno County affected by the Cottonwood Complex Wildland Fire March 5-16. In addition to Reno County, residents and businesses in the contiguous counties of Harvey, Kingman, McPherson, Pratt, Rice, Sedgwick and Stafford are also eligible to apply for low-interest SBA loans.

April 5, 2022

Governor Kelly issues State of Disaster Emergency due to wildfire potential

Weather conditions for the coming six-day period indicate a significant threat for wildland fires in Kansas. Due to this potential, Governor Laura Kelly has issued a State of Disaster Emergency for the state.

March 20, 2022

Governor issues State of Disaster Emergency for wildland fires

Gov. Laura Kelly issued a verbal declaration of a State of Disaster Emergency today, due to the increased fire danger across the state today and into the week. Kansas is in a Red Flag Warning which means warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.  All outdoor burning should be avoided today.

March 5, 2022

Update on wildland fires

The Kansas Division of Emergency Management continues to monitor and provide resources to counties in Kansas that are battling wildland fires.

March 3, 2022

Governor issues declaration of disaster emergency due to threat of wildland fires

Gov. Laura Kelly issued a verbal declaration of disaster emergency this morning, March 3, due to the potential for wildland fires in the state on Friday and Saturday. The declaration will allow the state to preposition aerial firefighting assets from the Kansas Forest Service for a quicker response to any fires that may begin.

March 1, 2022

Annual Severe Weather Preparedness Week set for March 7-11

Spring is coming and with it will be severe weather – thunderstorms, high winds, floods, and tornadoes.