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Marilyn Mitchell sent the following pictures and information to me from Clint Straub
From Clint
"We lost our barn last night in the fire among other things. Some of these pics are disturbing and I’m heartbroken what those cattle had to go through a lot of people had their lives turned upside down yesterday and last night please pray for those who lost almost everything."
Clint's photo's
Tim Maupin posted the following . . .
"This fire took out my brothers house and others in the area. Prayers needed for those folks!"
Tim posted this from SenatorJerry Moran too.
Today, I was in Russell county where I visited with Kansans who have been affected by this week’s weather and fires, and to see the damages sustained across our state and particularly in the Four County Fire. The United Methodist Church in Paradise has become the point of distribution for donated supplies, food, water and other needs for the people who have lost their homes or other essential property. I appreciated hearing the firsthand details about how neighbors came together to help one another as Kansans so naturally do. After speaking to volunteers, first responders and those that suffered loss at the church, Sheriff Fred Whitman led me on a tour of the devastation in Russell County. The grassland is scorched, and it will be months before that ground cover is replenished, meaning an increased risk for erosion and dust storms this winter. I saw dozens of cattle who perished and entire farmsteads gone. My heart breaks for those who have lost their homes and livelihoods. If I can be of assistance to you or your family, please reach out to my office at DisasterAssistance@moran.senate.gov.
The damage to people’s communities, homes and livelihoods is devastating. If you are struggling or are in crisis, please call the Kansas Suicide Prevention Hotline at 785-841-2345 or visit kansasagstress.org.
Thank you to the first responders who acted quickly on Wednesday to help Kansas farmers, ranchers and families as fires took hold in counties across Kansas, including Rooks, Ellis, Osborne and Russell. Thank you also to Russell County EMS Director Keith Haberer, Russell County Sheriff Fred Whitman, Russell County Commissioners Daron Woelk and Steve Reinhardt, Russell County NRCS Director Ramon Gonzalez, Kansas Representative Troy Waymaster, Mayor of Paradise Brett Thompson, Waldo Fire Chief Dustin Finkenbinder, District 3 Fire Chief Keith Koelling, Clayton Huseman of KLA, Doug Zillinger of Kansas Farm Bureau and Kansas State Senator Elaine Bowers for your time, and to everyone who spoke with me this afternoon.
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