President Trump approves request for major presidential disaster declaration

President Donald Trump has granted Governor Laura Kelly's request for a major presidential disaster declaration for public assistance for damage to public infrastructure caused by severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding that occurred during the period of July 17-22, 2025.

"I am grateful that this request for federal assistance has been approved," Governor Laura Kelly said. "These federal funds will go a long way in supporting these counties as they rebuild their infrastructure."

The declaration allows state and local levels of government, as well as certain private nonprofit organizations that provide vital and essential services, such as rural electric cooperatives, to apply for Public Assistance funds for emergency and permanent work for the repair or replacement of infrastructure damaged by the disaster.

Twelve counties are included in the disaster declaration: Barton, Comanche, Edwards, Hodgeman, Logan, Morris, Ottawa, Rawlins, Saline, Stevens, Sumner, and Wyandotte.