Interagency hazard mitigation team report : in response to the July 22, 1993 disaster declaration for the state of Kansas.

On July 22, 1993 the President declared a major disaster in the state of Kansas due to high water levels from heavy April and May rainfall. Severe localized thunderstorms from June through September caused flash flooding that added many new counties to the disaster. Five counties were initially declared eligible for Public Assistance and Individual Assistance. Between July 25 and August 2, fifteen more counties were added, thirty-seven additional counties were declared through August, September and October. A total of 57 counties out of 105 have been declared. The information and recommendations contained in this report are the product of an interdisciplinary and interjurisdictionsl team convened under the authority of the Stafford Disaster Relief Act and Executive Order. It is the objective of the Interagency Hazard Mitigation Team (IHMT) that this information and recommendations will lead to actions by ferderal, state, local government and citizens to break the cycle of repetitive flood damage in Kansas. The report also is designed to serve as the basis for actions to be included in the Kansas Hazard Mitigation Plan