SANDRA MILBURN
Reno County Communications Specialist
RENO COUNTY — On Wednesday, the Reno County Board of County Commissioners signed a local disaster declaration related to storm damage in the county on Sunday, May 19, 2024. The declaration will remain in effect until May 26, 2024.
A local disaster declaration is declared by the Board of County Commissioners when a disaster has occurred or the threat of one is imminent and those conditions exceed or have the potential to exceed, local resources and capabilities. By declaring a local disaster, it allows the county to activate response and recovery aspects of the Emergency Operations Plan. The declaration provides increased liability coverage and is the first step in asking for additional assistance that can serve to supplement local efforts if necessary to help counter negative impacts to critical infrastructure in the county as well as cities within Reno County.
With a local disaster declaration, governmental agencies track their costs for debris removal from public spaces, and any repairs to public infrastructure. Once the County meets a disaster threshold of $284,730.80, financial reimbursement can be pursued. Any reimbursement goes directly to the governmental agencies. A local disaster does not provide any individual assistance to property owners or assist with cleanup of private property.
Reno County is proud of our local communities and the way that they are pitching in to help their friends, family members, and neighbors clean up their properties.
The Reno County Landfill will be open Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. They will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, for the Memorial Day holiday.
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