Mann, Marshall, Moran Tour Westmoreland Storm Damage

MANHATTAN, KS – Today U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01), alongside U.S. Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Jerry Moran (R-KS), toured storm damage in Westmoreland, Kansas after a deadly tornado struck the community on Tuesday evening. The tornado destroyed 22 homes and resulted in one fatality. The members were joined by the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office and Pottawatomie County Emergency Management Director Jennifer Merrow. The members released the following statements after the visit.

“Audrey and I are continuing to pray for the Westmoreland community as they mourn the loss of a dear friend and neighbor and recover from Tuesday’s storms,” said Rep. Mann “We are grateful for the volunteers and first responders who swiftly moved to assist the community in the aftermath of this tragedy. My staff and I will continue to work with local officials as they assess the damage to ensure we offer any support the community needs. We are grieving for all those impacted by this week’s storms and stand ready to provide assistance to anyone who may need help from a federal agency.”

“First and foremost, Kansans are mourning the loss of Ann Miller, and our hearts go out to her family,” said Senator Marshall. “I can’t give enough admiration to the community of Westmoreland and surrounding areas for coming together in this time of tragedy to help this community heal. Thank you to the volunteers who are spending day-in-and-day-out cleaning up the debris and replenishing supplies to families who have lost all of their belongings. Today I saw the heart and soul of Westmoreland, this community will come back from this tragedy and be stronger than ever.”  

Farmers and ranchers impacted by natural disasters can request assistance from their local U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency office.

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