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B. EBT Card Replacement 1. EBT card replacement and benefit transfer will be completed on a daily basis as ONS is made aware. If needed, these replacements can be completed from an alternate location. 2. In areas where mail could be unreliable in a disaster or emergency, they could be picked up at the clinic. 3. If an emergency clinic is in place, an EBT card could be allocated to the client and later linked to the EBT account once the staff is connected to Crossroads. 4. The WIC Program will not replace food lost in a mass disaster where community emergency feeding services are provided. WIC personnel will be aware of locations of emergency feeding services and sources of clean water to be able to refer those who contact WIC for this type of assistance. 5. In the case of a natural disaster affecting large numbers of people in a regional or State nature where emergency declarations initiate action by Federal and State public and private disaster assistance providers, participants are not required to provide proof of disaster for food benefit replacement. 6. The State Agency will provide guidance on the replacement of benefits based on the situation. The state agency will ensure they have enough funds before replacing lost EBT purchased supplemental foods. If the state agency does not have the funds, they will contact FNS for assistance. V. Vendor Management A. Alternative Procedures for Vendor Monitoring and Compliance Investigations During a declared disaster affecting food supply chains or distribution networks, the State Agency activates its disaster recovery plan, which includes provisions for adjusting authorization requirements for new vendor applicants and authorized vendors. This adjustment allows expedited processing of new vendor applications and streamlines the renewal process for existing vendors to ensure continued access to supplemental foods by Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program participants. In this scenario, the State Agency may temporarily waive certain documentation or procedural requirements, prioritize essential inspections, or utilize electronic submission methods to facilitate swift authorization adjustments. These measures aim to maintain a robust vendor network capable of meeting increased demand during the disaster while adhering to program integrity and participant access standards. B. Vendor Minimum Stocking Requirements (MSR) for Continuous WIC Food Distribution To ensure uninterrupted distribution of supplemental foods to Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program participants during disasters, this policy outlines procedures for 7