The declaration gives state and local governments, as well as certain nonprofits, the ability to apply for public assistance funds to repair and replace damaged infrastructure. The counties that can apply are Bourbon, Cheyenne, Edwards, Gove, Kiowa, Logan, Pratt, Reno, Scott, Sheridan and Stafford.

President Trump has approved a disaster declaration that includes portions of southeast Kansas. The declaration covers storms that hit Bourbon and 10 other counties back on May 18 and 19. Damage came from severe storms,