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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.

April 4, 2022

Secretary of the Air Force Visits Kansas Air National Guard’s 184th Wing

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall III visited the Kansas Air National Guard’s 184th Wing, based at McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, April 3. Kendall was greeted by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran and Kansas National Guard leadership, then given a tour of the 184th Wing and briefed on its mission. Kendall had an opportunity to meet and speak to Airmen conducting missions for the 184th Cyber Operations Group, 184th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group and the 134th Air Control Squadron.

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 17, 2022

March 24 is Kansas Military Appreciation Day at the State Capitol

The public is invited to the State Capitol in Topeka Thursday, March 24 to celebrate Kansas Military Appreciation Day.

March 15, 2022

Governor Kelly to present awards to four Kansas National Guardsmen March 18

Governor Laura Kelly will present awards to four Kansas National Guardsmen in a special ceremony Friday, March 18. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. on the first floor of the Capitol rotunda.

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.

Feb. 18, 2022

President approves federal disaster request for December storms

President Joe Biden has approved a federal disaster requested by Gov. Laura Kelly Jan. 24 for severe storms and straight-line winds that occurred Dec. 15, 2021.