(KNZA)--President Donald Trump has approved a federal emergency declaration for 15 additional Kansas counties hit by storms recently--including tornadoes.

According to a news release Saturday from the Kansas Adjutant General's office, the declaration includes the local counties of Doniphan, Jefferson, Leavenworth, Marshall and Pottawatomie.  The release says additional counties may be added later.

“President Trump’s approval of additional counties will help us provide critical support and resources to communities to keep Kansans safe and rebuild,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “We will continue to work closely with our local, state and federal partners during this challenging time.” 

The designation makes the counties eligible for federal support and resources to rebuild from the storm damage.

18 counties were originally named in the federal emergency declaration from President Trump.