Miami County, Kansas: State of Emergency After Severe Storms

0:00Miami County in Kansas is under a state of emergency after severe storms head back to back. The sheriff's office made the call on Wednesday, April 15th, following tornadoes on Monday and a brutal hail storm that same day. Earlier this week, an EF-2 tornado ripped a three-mile path through Hillsdale and Ottawa, while egg-sized hail later smashed windows and vehicles in. Osawa tomi and Paola, residents are picking up the pieces with shattered back windows on SUVs and widespread damage still being tallied up. Cleanup kicked off right away as utility crews teamed up with volunteers to help folks recover. County leaders say this declaration mirrors the one after Monday's twisters and unlocks state and local aid for faster repairs. They're coordinating tight with Osawa tomi, Paola, and other spots to handle response efforts. Officials promise steady updates, so affected families should check the sheriff's office channels while crews push to get everything back to normal. That wraps Kansas news today, brought to you with AI.