Food Stamp Disaster Manual FSDM

I. INTRODUCTION

IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION

OF

A DISASTER FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES PROGRAM

PART I: INTRODUCTION

Change #1-2009

October 1, 2009

I. INTRODUCTION

The Economic and Family Services Section has developed this manual to help counties in the planning and implementation of a Disaster Food and Nutrition Services Program. Responses to recent disasters have demonstrated the need for a quick reference guide to assist staff in preparing for a disaster, as well as responding to a disaster. Keep in mind that this document serves as a guide only, and counties are strongly encouraged to develop disaster procedures that will serve the residents of their county in the most effective and efficient manner possible.

Disaster Food and Nutrition Services policy is contingent upon the approval of a Disaster Food and Nutrition Services program by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Therefore, this material serves as a guide only and does not contain any specific Food and Nutrition Services policy guidance.