Interagency statement in wake of Hurricane Helene

The FDIC, Federal Reserve Board, NCUA, OCC and state financial regulators have issued an interagency statement on supervisory practices regarding financial institutions affected by Hurricane Helene. These agencies recognize the serious impact of Hurricane Helene on the customers and operations of many financial institutions and will provide appropriate regulatory assistance to affected institutions subject to their supervision. The agencies encourage institutions operating in the affected areas to meet the financial services needs of their communities.

The statement addressed agency views on lending, temporary facilities, publishing requirements, regulatory reporting requirements, and potential CRA consideration for certain financial institutions' efforts.

For more information, refer to the Interagency Supervisory Examiner Guidance for Institutions Affected by a Major Disaster, which is available as follows:

• State Financial Regulators
• FDIC
• FRB
• OCC
• NCUA