Kansas emergency-management officials told the Legislative Coordinating Council that multi-agency crews have cleared about 32,000 cubic yards of vegetative debris, curbside collection is largely complete on a first pass, and two SBA disaster loan outreach centers opened locally.

Council members asked whether emergency funds would go to utilities, homeowners or businesses; Adjutant General Paul Schneider and KDAM deputy director Jonathan explained homeowners insurance, SBA loans and public-assistance rules determine who receives what aid.

The council voted unanimously to authorize a $10,000,000 draw from the state emergency fund to cover KDAM operations and the state's federal-match obligations after severe summer storms; Adjutant General Paul Schneider outlined the request and fielded questions on distribution and timelines.

A legislative appropriations subcommittee approved State Fire Marshal and Adjutant General budget recommendations, restored a $500,000 volunteer fire grant, and rejected a substitute motion to add $4 million in state general funds to offset federal cuts to emergency management.