Russell County declares seven-day local disaster after June storms
Russell County Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 2026-09, proclaiming a seven-day State of Local Disaster Emergency after flooding and storm damage on June 8 and June 20, 2026, to allow emergency powers under state law.
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Russell County Commissioners voted unanimously on July 6 to adopt Resolution 2026-09, a Proclamation of a State of Local Disaster Emergency for storm and flood damage occurring on June 8 and June 20, 2026. Emergency Manager David Elliott presented the proclamation and the board cited authority under K.S.A. 1976 Supp. 48-932 and the Kansas Emergency Preparedness Act of 1975.
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