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Commissioner asks whether state or FEMA help covers storm shelters; grant writer will investigate
Summary
A commissioner said he had seen reports of FEMA covering 50% of storm-shelter costs in Oklahoma and asked whether similar programs or state rebates apply in Kansas; the county grant writer said he would research FEMA and state rebate options and report back.
During discussion of the hazard mitigation grant, a commissioner noted recent reporting that "in Oklahoma, FEMA was paying for 50% of storm shelters" and asked whether comparable support is available for local shelters. The commissioner said he did not have details but raised it as a potential funding path.
Gus Bernetti said he was not certain offhand but would look into FEMA program details and whether the state offers rebates for privately owned storm shelters. He described possible state incentives and said he would follow up with specifics once staff could confirm program eligibility and application steps.
Commissioners asked Bernetti to report findings and to share any eligibility criteria and timelines so communities can plan whether to apply for shelter funding or pursue alternative grants.
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