NEWTON, Kan. (KSNW) -- Governor Laura Kelly has issued a verbal disaster declaration for Harvey County due to a gas leak from an unknown source underneath a Newton housing development.

It began on August 22 at the Fox Ridge housing development during a site survey. The source of the gas is not yet known, but it has been determined that it is not a leak involving public utilities.

“I am issuing this declaration to help in assisting local authorities in Harvey County,” says Governor Laura Kelly. “The Kansas Division of Emergency Management and state agency Emergency Support Function partners are keeping in close contact with authorities in Harvey County and providing requested resources.”

“The State Fire Marshal’s Office is working closely with other state agencies, local officials, and p

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