On October 9, the OCC issued a proclamation permitting OCC-regulated institutions to close their offices affected by Hurricane Michael in the Gulf Coast region. The OCC noted that only institutions directly impacted by the potentially unsafe conditions should close, and that those offices should attempt to reopen as soon as possible to serve their customers’ banking needs. OCC Bulletin 2012-28 provides further guidance on natural disasters and other emergency conditions.

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