Congressman Ron Estes confirmed with the Federal Emergency Management Agency that Kansas will still have the ability to obtain disaster assistance and other aid during the continuation of the Coronavirus pandemic, regardless of whether or not the State Finance Council extends the State of Emergency Declaration.

The confirmation comes on the heels of the State Finance Council's anticipated meeting on Wednesday, where an extension of the State of Emergency Declaration will be discussed.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency reimbursement is not tied to an individual state's emergency status.