Catastrophic events and unforeseen circumstances

1. The human service zone may authorize vendor payments for the replacement of food, clothing, furniture, household equipment, and supplies, as a special item of need, at a level comparable to that maintained by the household prior to a flood, fire, storm, or other disaster, if: a. The availability of replacements, at no or nominal cost to the household, from sources such as the American red cross, has been determined and assistance with replacements coordinated; and b. The loss of items for which replacement is sought has been determined. 2. The human service zone may authorize reimbursement for an unforeseen expense incurred by a recipient for a payment made in a situation that was beyond the individual's control.