According to the experts at Colorado State University, it is predicted that this year's hurricane season will have above-normal activity. This activity includes 16 tropical storms, eight of which will become hurricanes. There is a 58% probability that at least one of those will be a major hurricane ranking between categories 3-5. The first of these Atlantic storms will be Arthur, followed by Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, Edouard, Fay, and Gonzal.
No matter the weather conditions, your chances of beating any storm are greatly determined by your level of preparedness. With June 1st quickly approaching, and kicking off the season that runs through 11/30, we're sharing these seven tips from the American Bankers Association to help you prepare at home.
What you can do now
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The FEMA website, Ready.gov, also offers tips on preparing for an emergency, including a free app that is available for download through your smartphone and an emergency financial first aid kit to help keep your finances well-organized during a potential storm. For more resources, visit the FEMA site: http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes.
Stay Connected
Don't forget that we offer a variety of ways to keep you connected to your account. Our mobile app, text banking, online banking, and our automated teller (800-417-6675) are all available 24/7. Additionally, we post staffing updates on the following stations and social media platforms by 7:00 am each day in question, then throughout the day.
If there is another way that we can better serve you during this time, please let us know. Until then, stay safe. Get prepared.