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(b) The Recipient certifies that funds received from the Emergency Management, Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund (EMPA funds) will not be used to supplant existing funds, nor will funds from one program under the Trust Fund be used to match funds received from another program under the Trust Fund. The Recipient further certifies that EMPA funds shall not be expended for 911 services, emergency medical services, law enforcement, criminal justice, fire service, public works or other services outside the emergency management responsibilities assigned to the Recipient's Emergency Management Agency, unless such expenditure enhances emergency management capabilities as expressly assigned in the local Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP). (c) The Recipient certifies that it is a participant in the most current Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (SMAA). (d) By its signature, the Recipient reaffirms its certification to employ and maintain a full-time Director consistent with Rule 913-19.002(6), Florida Administrative Code. 6) OTHER CONDITIONS (a) As a further condition of receiving funding under this Agreement, following full or partial County Emergency Operation Center activation at a level equivalent to a State Emergency Operation Center level two (2) or above during the period of this Agreement, then the Recipient shall, within forty- five (45) days following the conclusion of the activation, evaluate the performance of all elements of the local emergency management program during that activation, and provide a written after action report to the Division. (b) Funds may not be used for items such as door prizes and gifts. Flyers and educational information to educate the public about the Emergency Management Program is allowable. (c) Food and beverages may be purchased for Emergency Management personnel and other personnel only if the Recipient's Emergency Operation Center or field command office is in an activated status and personnel receiving food/beverage are on duty at either of these locations. Purchases may be made only under (1) An Executive Order issued by the Govemor or (2) a State of Emergency appropriately declared by local officials in response to an emergency event or threat. 36