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President signs flood disaster declaration
Action opens door for infrastructure assistance
flood disaster declare
Shown is the Arkansas River south of Ellinwood after it flooded in May. An applicant briefing for public entities impacted by the flooding is set for Tuesday afternoon at the Barton County Courthouse. - photo by Tribune file photo
WASHINGTON – With stagnant flood water still choking rivers and creeks, and covering rural roads, there was a bit of good news Thursday for soggy public entities reeling from the storms. President Donald Trump approved the Major Disaster Declaration for 53 counties in Kansas, including Barton County.