Credit unions closed branches early Friday on the OuterBanks as Hurricane Irene closed in to begin its march up the EastCoast.
“The safety of our employees is uppermost which is why two ofour branches at Manteo and Nags Head will be closing at noontoday,” said Leigh Brady, senior vice president of educationservices for the $23 billion State Employees' Credit Union inRaleigh, N.C.
Earlier this week, the CU sent extra cash to some 100 of itsbranches east of Interstate 95 after witnessing members coming into get funds. The extra demand comes from “accommodatingpeople who have left or are leaving the affected areas,” saidBrady.
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