Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Federal Reserve Board Updates
Federal financial regulators announce release of
Lessons Learned from Hurricane Katrina: Preparing Your Institution for a Catastrophic Event
June 15, 2006 - Press release
CRA consideration for community development activities in hurricanes Rita and Katrina disaster areas
February 24, 2006 - CA 06-5
Interagency supervisory guidance for institutions affected by Hurricane Katrina
February 3, 2006 - SR Letter 06-3
Federal bank and thrift regulatory agencies announce banking forum in New Orleans
February 3, 2006 - Press release
Federal financial regulators announce public service campaign to help hurricane victims
January 13, 2006 - Press release
Questions and answers for financial institutions in response to hurricanes Katrina and Rita
December 5, 2005 - SR Letter 05-24 (Supersedes SR Letter 05-20)
Waiver of the appraisal regulation for regulated institutions affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita
October 11, 2005 - SR Letter 05-18
Waiver of appraisal requirements for financial institutions affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita
October 6, 2005 - Press release
Agencies announce orders exempting bank transfer agents affected by Hurricane Katrina
September 28, 2005 - Press release
Katrina related marketing practices invoking the name of the Federal Reserve
September 22 - SR Letter 06-17
Governor Olson before the House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
September 22, 2005 - Testimony
Governor Olson on business trends and management challenges for the banking industry
September 16, 2005 - Speech
Supervisory practices regarding banking organizations and consumers affected by Hurricane Katrina
September 15, 2005 - SR Letter 05-16/CA Letter 05-6
FAQs for financial institutions on the Bank Secrecy Act and Hurricane Katrina victims
September 2, 2005 - SR Letter 05-15
Insured depository institutions encouraged to assist customers displaced by Hurricane Katrina
September 1, 2005 - Press Release
For Consumers
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Community development organizations
FDIC
Information for consumers and bankers in the affected areas
FTC
Protection from fraud and scams
SEC
Investor information
For Financial Institutions
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Financial institutions
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Financial institutions
FDIC
Information for consumers and bankers in the affected areas
FFIEC
Agencies encourage insured depository institutions to help meet the critical financial needs of their customers and their communities affected by Hurricane Katrina, November 30, 2005
FFIEC agencies announce additional guidance for financial institutions in response to hurricanes Katrina and Rita, October 6, 2005.
FFIEC forms working group to address financial industry issues after Hurricane Katrina, September 19, 2005.
Frequently asked questions
(Regularly updated)
Guidance for financial institutions
U.S. Treasury
IRS publication for hurricane victims (January 24, 2006)
Flexibility in cashing government checks
Guidance on cashing FEMA Disaster Assistance checks and government benefit checks issued by the U.S. Treasury
Request to waive ATM surcharges for Katrina evacuees