The regulator warned CUs to make sure preparedness plans include “any special provisions for check cashing by depositors or non-depositors” in connection with identification matters covering “wire transfers, fee waivers and meeting credit needs.”

“Credit unions should take reasonable steps to adopt emergency by-laws establishing the terms and conditions for continuity of services and be prepared to execute departmental directives subsequent to a declaration of emergency by the governor,” said the agency.

CUNA Mutual, in a statement, said it would be monitoring damage from the hurricane, that it has contacted “potentially affected credit unions throughout the region that carry our property and casualty coverages” and that it would follow up with the CUs “once the storm passes”

CUNA Mutual again reminded the CUs “having an updated disaster recovery plan in place is a must for all credit unions.”

Along the Eastern Seaboard, state leagues were issuing revised bulletins and weather advisories. For instance, the Maryland/DC Credit Union Association reminded CUS they need “to take steps before, during and after a hurricane to mitigate risks and help protect their most important assets – their members and their staff.”