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Riley County declares local disaster emergency for recent winter storm
Summary
The commission voted to approve a local disaster emergency declaration to support potential state or federal assistance stemming from the recent severe winter weather.
Riley County commissioners approved a declaration of local disaster emergency on Jan. 16, authorizing the chair to sign the document that makes the county eligible to seek state or federal assistance for storm-related damage and response costs.
The motion was presented and seconded; commissioners voted in favor, and staff said the declaration will put the county in a posture to apply for and, if eligible, receive reimbursement or assistance through state or federal disaster-relief programs. Emergency-management staff and county counsel were present earlier in the meeting to advise on procedures for emergency declarations.
Chair and commissioners discussed communication with local partners and asked staff to prepare a public notice and coordinate with municipal partners and volunteer organizations so that warming-shelter information and other resources are available if further storms or extended cold arrive.
Ending: The chair was authorized to sign the declaration; staff will file the declaration and coordinate with state emergency management and local partners on any available assistance.
