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State agencies in this effort, section a-g is provided as a guide for the types of policies and procedures that may be needed during a disaster. Not all items listed will be applicable to each State agency.

For the FY 2025 State plan submission, State agencies have the option to submit previously approved policies that capture disaster-related operations, including amendment(s) as a result of waivers that sufficiently support efforts to meet relevant disaster plan requirements for FY 2025, where applicable. If existing policies or waiver amendment(s) do not fully meet the requirements outlined in the ABFA rule, State agencies can continue developing these policies or amendments to meet the disaster plan requirement for FY 2026. If no policies or waiver amendment(s) currently exist, a policy must be developed for the FY 2025 submission, where applicable.

a. Coordination and Communication during a disaster.

i. Does State agency have a designated emergency contact for disasters?

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Other: Specify: Click or tap here to enter text.

If yes, please list designee’s contact information: Click or tap here to enter text.

ii. Does State agency coordinate with the following organizations to support data-informed approaches when responding to a disaster? (Select all the apply.) ☐ No ☐ State/Local emergency operation centers (EOC) ☐ Relief organizations (such as Red Cross, Southern Baptist, Salvation Army, etc.) ☐ Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) ☐ Other Organizations Click or tap here to enter text. iii. Does the State agency have a communication plan with its local agencies? (7 CFR 246.4a(30)(vii)) ☐ Yes ☐ No If yes, attach or list the location of the plan. Click or tap here to enter text.

iv. Does the State agency have a communication plan with its vendors? (7 CFR 246.4a(30)(vii)) ☐ Yes ☐ No If yes, attach or list the location of the plan. Click or tap here to enter text.

v. Does the State agency have a communication plan with its FNS Regional Office? (7 CFR 246.4A(30)(viii)) ☐ Yes ☐ No If yes, select the information shared with the Regional Office after a disaster?