CUNA, joined by state leagues and regulators, were mounting a major communication effort Tuesday to provide resource links and disaster preparation materials for CU employees and members in connection with the swine flu outbreak.
In galvanizing the distribution of information, CUNA and leagues particularly in states with reported cases were updating Web sites and call centers to reflect the government's pandemic warnings.
In Texas where six cases have been reported out of 64 in the U.S. the Texas Credit Union League said it would be providing "assistance with a variety of requests and services, and perhaps none more valuable than the Disaster Preparation section" on its Web site.
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"TCUL is quick to provide these documents and information because whatever disaster your credit union finds itself in the midst of, the quicker you are able to prepare and respond, the quicker you are able to recover and subside any interruptions or difficulties to your business operation," said the league.
The Pennsylvania Credit Union Association noted that "while there have been no reports in Pennsylvania, two neighboring states-New York and Ohio-have confirmed cases" including college students who visited Mexico during spring break.
"While the current outbreak is not expected to cause critical infrastructure disruptions in the United States, if it should intensify, it could cause a possible disruption in services due to high absenteeism," said the PCUA. "It is important for credit unions to remain committed to maintaining a business continuity plan, reviewing and testing it on a regular basis. The credit union should also provide appropriate hygiene products for all branch locations."
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