Trump declares emergency in Kansas after tornado destroys several homes, leaves at least 11 injured
President Trump on Tuesday evening approved a disaster declaration in Kansas at the request of the governor, making federal aid available to the state after a tornado destroyed multiple homes and left several injured. The National Weather Service (NWS) declared a tornado emergency for the area as the storm was approaching Interstate 70 near the Kansas Speedway, which hosts NASCAR races.
President Trump on Tuesday evening approved a disaster declaration in Kansas at the request of the governor, making federal aid available to the state after a tornado destroyed multiple homes and left several injured. The National Weather Service (NWS) declared a tornado emergency for the area as the storm was approaching Interstate 70 near the Kansas Speedway, which hosts NASCAR races.
Douglas County Sheriff's Department spokeswoman Jenn Hethcoat told the Lawrence Journal-World that 11 people were taken to the hospital with injuries -- including one with serious injuries. Several homes throughout the county sustained damage, the department said.
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