Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for the Public

The Oregon Bankers Association, like the general public, is concerned about the growing spread of the coronavirus and the impact it will have around the country and here in Oregon. The OBA is committed to sharing vital information and updates with the banking community and their customers. This Coronavirus Resource page includes helpful links and information that will be updated regularly.
OREGON'S BANKS ARE HERE TO HELP
 
If you are experiencing financial hardship you are urged to contact your bank. Many banks are taking steps to accommodate affected customers through hardship programs, small business support, extended banker availability hours and other measures to address individual circumstances. We encourage any customer who has been directly impacted and is experiencing a hardship to contact their financial institution as soon as they can to specifically discuss their individual financial situation and understand what assistance may be available to them.

Click here for the American Bankers Association's list of bank response efforts.
INFORMATION FOR OREGON BANK CUSTOMERS
UNDERSTANDING CASH DURING THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
CASH IS VULNERABLE
Your funds in bank accounts are federally insured to $250,000, making them much safer than keeping cash under the mattress or in your pocket.

CASH IS NOT REQUIRED
With so many secure ways to access your accounts and to pay your bills and shop, there’s almost no reason you’ll need extra cash.

CASH MAKES YOU A POTENTIAL VICTIM
If you have told anyone that you withdrew a large sum of cash, they may have told someone else. That places you at risk of being the victim of a crime, which can place you in harm’s way.

CASH DOES NOT HAVE YOUR ID
Stolen cash, even if recovered by the police, does not carry an ID number that associates it with you. Your bank accounts do. Even if your credit cards are misappropriated, you can recover the funds.

CASH IS, WELL, KIND OF DIRTY
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends always washing hands thoroughly after handling cash because you never know where it’s been!
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CASH WILL BE AVAILABLE
The U.S. Treasury has already determined that banks are essential service providers. You will have access whenever you need it. 

Additional Resources

​​CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION


WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION

 
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

 
FRAUDS AND SCAMS

OTHER RESOURCES 

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