Pottawatomie County Commissioners signed a disaster declaration Monday, following severe storm damage in the eastern part of the county late last week.
Emergency Management Director Jennifer Merrow says the National Weather Service was on site Friday week assessing damage in St. Marys.
Weather officials estimate a downburst, that included wind speeds of up to 95 mph, impacted the area around the high school, where roof damage was reported. Storms led to power outages Thursday and Friday, with Bluestem reporting damage to at least eight of its power poles.
If the State of Kansas should decide to provide public assistance through FEMA, the disaster declaration will cover any damages as long as the county reaches the required threshold.
