The NCUA may be officially closed along with other federal offices Tuesday, but many employees are working remotely and also did Monday, Public Affairs Specialist John Fairbanks said.

The agency Monday activated its National Continuity of Operations plan, and Fairbanks said the NCUA stands by ready to assist credit unions affected by Hurricane Sandy.

The NCUA's Office of Small Credit Union Initiatives alerted low-income designated credit unions in the storm's path they are eligible for Urgent Needs grants to help pay to get back up and running to serve members, Fairbanks said.

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