On May 3, 2024, Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt visited Westmoreland after an EF3 tornado on April 30 killed one, injured three, and damaged homes.

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt and her team visited Westmoreland on May 3, 2024, to assist residents recovering from an EF3 tornado that occurred on April 30. The tornado killed a local resident, injured three people, and damaged homes. Schmidt encouraged those with storm-related insurance claims to contact the KID's Consumer Assistance Division via phone (1-800-432-2484), email (KDOI.Complaints@ks.gov), or the KID's website for assistance.