Hurricane Ike – Consumer Banking and Branch Information Website Updated
September 11, 2008
Web site established for Hurricane Gustav remains current as general Hurricane Information site
http://www.fdic.gov/gustav/index.html
SUMMARY:
State and federal banking agencies and other organizations are working cooperatively to provide guidance (e.g., branch closures) and to determine the status of financial institutions located in Hurricane affected areas.
These web sites will be updated frequently as information is made available.
SSA Checks Arrive Early in Ike's Path:
Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida received their Social Security checks September 9th, rather than Wednesday, September 10th, the regularly scheduled payment day.
See http://www.socialsecurity.gov/hurricane/index.htm
Branch Closures:
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency today issued a proclamation allowing national bank offices affected by Hurricane Ike to close at their discretion. Similar guidance has been issued or is expected from other federal and state banking authorities.
See http://www.occ.gov/ftp/release/2008-104a.pdf
Bank Status:
The FDIC has created a web page so you can search for information about financial institutions and branches affected by the 2008 hurricanes. The FDIC will provide the best available consumer contact and branch information for all institutions headquartered in the affected area. This information will be updated as it becomes available to the FDIC and other state and federal regulators.
See Financial Institutions Affected by Recent Hurricanes – Customer Contact and Branch Information
Credit Unions:
If you are looking for Credit Union information please refer to http://webapps.ncua.gov/ecc/gustav.htm or 1-800-827-6282 to look up credit union information and websites.
Government Agencies Providing Help
State Banking Information
Hurricane Tracking
