(KNZA)--Brown County Commissioners have issued a local disaster emergency proclamation following last week's severe storms and flooding.

The proclamation was approved Monday after county officials determined that heavy rainfall and storm activity on June 4th and 5th caused significant flooding across Brown County. Commissioners said the flooding has caused or threatens to cause widespread damage to property and poses risks to public health and safety.

Because of the widespread nature of the storm, the disaster declaration covers the entire county.

County officials are now asking residents, businesses, and other property owners who sustained structural damage to document and report their losses. Damage to buildings, land, and other improvements may help determine whether Brown County qualifies for state or federal disaster recovery assistance, grants, or other relief programs.

Affected individuals and entities are encouraged to submit documentation of storm-related structural damage by email to bremc@brcoks.org. Officials ask that submissions include the heading "June 4-5, 2026 Storm Damage."

Questions can be directed to Brown County Emergency Management Coordinator Brandon Roberts at 913-708-3013 or through the same email address.