The Pennsylvania Credit Union Association said its office inHarrisburg, Pa. was closed Monday after the Pennsylvania governorand the mayor of Harrisburg declared a state of emergency due toHurricane Sandy, said PCUA Communications Specialist JanetJohnson.

Should credit unions in Pennsylvania need emergency service,call Russell Evans at (717) 503-8134; Monika Edils at (717)503-7348 or Angelique Pattillo at (717) 884-5847.

The Delaware Credit Union League office in New Castle, Del.,will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, said Jane Bailey, executivevice president of DCUL. In addition, Delaware Governor JackA. Markell issued a level 2 driving restrictions, meaning thestates roadways have been closed to all traffic except essentialpersonnel, which includes those who are maintaining core functionsof government, health and safety.

“We are monitoring our credit unions and asking about theirplans,” said Bailey. “We hope that folks will use their bestjudgment and make their safety and that of their staffs theirpriority.”

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For the safety of employees and members, the $1.9 billionChartway Federal Credit Union in Virginia Beach, Va., is delayingopening its branches and operations in Virginia, North Carolina andRhode Island until noon Monday, said Heidi E. Worker, Chartway'scorporate communications director. However, Chartway's 24/7call center will be available to members as well as online bankingservices and ATMs.

Worker said Chartway's branches located on the BAE shipyard inNorfolk and C9 on the Norfolk Naval Base will be closed Mondaybecause of business and base limitations. Chartway's branch atNewark (N.J.) Liberty International Airport also will be closedMonday.

“Although North Carolina is being hit hard (by the storm), ourbranch locations have not suffered any major damage,” Worker said.“We are closely monitoring each site, however.”

Worker said the credit union is prepared to help members who mayface hardships because of the storm by refinancing existing loansto reduce payments or terms and deferring or skipping loanpayments.