President Donald Trump has approved a federal disaster declaration for Kansas, a move that will make federal assistance available to the state as it fights the new coronavirus.
The White House announced Monday that Trump approved the declaration on Sunday. The decision comes as hundreds of additional Kansas cases are expected in the coming days.
The White House statement said Trump declared a “major disaster” exists in Kansas. The declaration means that federal funding will be available to the state government, along with tribal governments, local governments and certain non-profit organizations “for emergency protective measures” for all areas impacted by COVID-19.
Read more: Wichita Eagle.
