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F. The Local Agency Director will: Maintain contact with SA, media and local sources of food assistance for information and maintain contact with WIC personnel for notification of preparedness and problems. G. The Local Agency Director will be responsible for the following: 1. Assuring that annual pre-disaster preparation is completed; 2. Maintaining communication with SA, WIC personnel, the media and local sources of food assistance during the initial disaster alert/activation phase, during the disaster and during the restoration/recovery phase; and 3. Assuring that pre-disaster procedures and restoration/recovery procedures following a disaster are followed and documented according to the AOP III. Continuation of Benefits To meet requirement or implement waivers the SA must first determine if the disaster meets one of the following criteria: A. A presidentially declared major disaster as defined under Section 102 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) B. A presidentially declared emergency as defined under the Stafford Act C. A public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under Section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) D. A renewal of such a public health emergency E. A supply chain disruption as declared by the Secretary of Agriculture. In conjunction with the State’s Emergency Operation Center, if SA determines one these events exist, the SA will request a waiver to continue WIC services. Waivers may be requested to address: A. Physical presence for participants such a remote/virtual certification appointment B. Separation of duties C. Vendor and local agency monitoring Alternate operating procedures are already available: A. Certification/serving applicants and participants from an alternate WIC clinic and providing nutrition assessment and referral to other organizations B. Set up mobile or satellite clinic to certify/serve applicants and participants and providing nutrition assessment and referral to other organizations C. Allowing temporary certifications for applicants who are missing only one proof D. Collection of anthropometric and bloodwork data for participants through alternate means such as the West Virginia Health Information Network E. The collection of eligibility documentation (secure website upload, mobile device screen share, mail, secure email and video conference) F. The collection of signatures on required documents 5