(KMZA)--A state of local disaster emergency has been declared for Nemaha County following Sunday’s winter storm.
The Nemaha County Commission adopted a resolution Monday declaring the disaster emergency at the request of county Emergency Management director Todd Swart. "The Governor declared a disaster in the state of Kansas, and if there’s enough of a qualifying cost, Nemaha County can do a damage assessment and they will get paid their overtime hours for removing snow, their materials for removing snow, equipment rental rate. That goes for the cities and townships also.”
The storm brought heavy snow and strong winds, creating blizzard like conditions.
U.S. 36 and K-9 Highways were closed down for a period of time due to blowing snow.
Governor Jeff Colyer on Sunday declared a State of Disaster Emergency. The declaration authorized the use of state resources and personnel to assist with response and recovery efforts across the state.
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