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The written notice for a change to the issuance schedule must be given to all AGs at least 30 days prior to implementation and must include, at minimum, the following information: • An explanation of the issuance schedule. • Hours of issuance 1465.25.15 POSTING OF THE SCHEDULE (S)

In addition, the DFR Office must publicize any changes to the issuance schedule. Some suggested methods are as follows: • Contact local civic and community action groups. • Place articles in area newspapers • Make announcements on local radio and television. 1470.00.00 DISASTERS (S)

A disaster is defined as a natural event such as flood, tornado, or fire. It may affect one or many families. In the event FNS declares a disaster in an affected area, AGs in that area will be approved under special disaster procedures.

Once a disaster is formally declared and FNS has authorized disaster benefits applications to be processed by the state: • DFR will designate the areas (generally by zip code, but other methods may be used based on size of disaster) where individuals may be considered for disaster benefits. • DFR will determine eligibility for individuals affected by the disaster in the designated disaster area. • DFR will arrange for one or more sites for disaster benefits applications to be processed. • Replacements of SNAP benefits may be processed at the disaster benefit site, refer to 3610.15.35 for information on replacements. • Records will be maintained of disaster benefits issued for a given disaster.