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Hurricane Milton
Information for Consumers and Bankers in the Affected Areas

The �౦��Ϸ���� is working cooperatively with all of the state, territory, and federal banking agencies and other organizations to determine the status of financial institutions located in the affected areas.  If you have questions concerning the operations of your financial institution, please call your financial institution or visit your financial institution's web site.  General preparedness information and state specific information may be obtained through the following web sites.

�౦��Ϸ���� Information for Banks

• Federal and State Financial Regulatory Agencies Issue Interagency Statement on Supervisory Practices Regarding Financial Institutions Affected by Hurricane Milton
• �౦��Ϸ���� Financial Institution Letter on Guidance to Help Financial Institutions in GA, FL, NC and SC Facilitate Recovery in Areas Affected by Hurricane Milton
• Lessons Learned From Hurricane Katrina: Preparing Your Institution for a Catastrophic Event

�౦��Ϸ���� Information for Consumers

Consumers and business owners experiencing difficulties beyond their control should actively reach out to and work with their financial institutions. Search for bank branch locations and websites.

The �౦��Ϸ���� has published several articles that may be helpful:

• Beware, It’s a Scam! (�౦��Ϸ���� Consumer News)
• Avoiding Scams and Scammers (�౦��Ϸ���� Consumer News)
• Cybersecurity (�౦��Ϸ���� Consumer News)
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Federal Agencies

• Government-wide information related to Hurricane Milton -
• Spanish:

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

FEMA

Monitoring Helene's progress, disaster survivor assistance and how to apply for assistance in the event you are impacted by the storm.

• Spanish:

IRS

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

• Consumer Alert:

Red Cross

• -- Shelter locations, disaster recovery guidelines, and the "Contact Loved Ones" registry.
• The Red Cross site also contains information on how to donate and volunteer to provide disaster assistance.

Social Security Administration

• Social Security office closures, safety preparedness, signing up for direct deposit, and more.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) 

The CFPB publishes tips for consumers impacted by hurricanes to help them rebuild their financial standing.

Small Business Administration (SBA) 

State and Local Agencies:

See how your state is responding to the hurricane. 

Information on road closures, shelters, power outages, and other resources.

Social media

Local resources