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Jefferson County declares local disaster emergency
Summary
The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-007 on March 30, 2026, proclaiming a State of Local Disaster Emergency under K.S.A. 1976 Supplement: 48-932; the declaration followed a presentation from the Emergency Manager.
The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-007 on March 30, 2026, declaring a State of Local Disaster Emergency for the county under K.S.A. 1976 Supplement: 48-932. Emergency Manager Keith Jeffers presented the resolution and Commissioner Doug Walbridge moved its adoption; Commissioner Richard Malm seconded the motion and all voted in favor.
The board did not record further details about the geographic scope, duration, or operational changes tied to the proclamation during the public portion of the meeting. The resolution text and any implementing directives will be retained with county records and the county counselor reviewed the document before the vote.
Adoption of a local disaster proclamation typically allows county officials to access certain emergency powers and to coordinate resources with state agencies under the cited statute; however, the meeting record does not list specific emergency response actions or funding allocations tied to this declaration. The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for April 6, 2026, where any additional measures related to the proclamation could appear on the agenda.
