Sunflower State News

Following severe weather events in May 2025, members of Kansas’ congressional delegation have requested federal disaster aid for affected communities. U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), along with Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Representatives Tracey Mann (R-KS-01), Derek Schmidt (R-KS-02), and Ron Estes (R-KS-04), sent a letter to President Trump supporting the state’s request for a federal disaster declaration.

The letter from the Kansas Republican Congressional Delegation stated: “This devastating weather event included at least seven EF3 tornadoes, which caused widespread destruction, leveling entire towns and inflicting significant property loss across dozens of Kansas communities. Critical transportation routes, including Interstate 70, were closed due to storm damage, and widespread devastation affected utilities, public infrastructure, and private property.”

If the request is approved, public assistance funding would be available for repairs and rebuilding efforts in Bourbon, Cheyenne, Edwards, Gove, Kiowa, Logan, Pratt, Reno, Scott, Sheridan, and Stafford counties. Communities such as Plevna and Grinnell experienced near-total destruction.

Local governments and public utility providers would be able to submit storm-related expenses to FEMA for reimbursement if the disaster declaration is granted.