5-07 Compliance during Emergencies and Disasters

5.07 Compliance During Emergencies & Disruptions

Effective Date: 08/01/2025

PURPOSE:    

To describe how Vendor compliance activities and requirements may be adjusted during emergencies, disasters, or supply chain disruptions.

DEFINITIONS:

Emergency period means a federally, state, or Department-declared emergency, disaster, or disruption affecting the WIC Program or food supply chain.

POLICY:

1. The Department may temporarily modify compliance procedures, minimum stock requirements, and monitoring activities during emergency periods.

    

2. Temporary allowances may include:

    

   1. Alternative approved food items;

       

   2. Temporary stock requirement exceptions;

       

   3. Modified monitoring procedures; and

       

   4. Alternative communication or training methods.

    

3. Vendors must continue to comply with all active Department guidance issued during emergency periods.

    

4. The Department may issue temporary policy guidance, waivers, or procedures as authorized by USDA and applicable regulations.