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 Response resource page includes helpful links and information that will be updated regularly.
 
In the immediate term, OBA has canceled all in-person meetings through April, and has implemented appropriate sanitary and safety measures to protect staff.

OBA MEMBER BULLETINS ON COVID-19 

• 3/27/2020 Update
• 3/23/2020 Update
• 3/20/2020 Update

OBA NEWS RELEASES

• 3/25/2020
  Financial Institutions Work Together to Address 
  ​the Impact of COVID-19
• 3/16/2020
  Oregon Banks Proactively Address Impact
  ​of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

OREGON RESOURCES

• Oregon Governor Executive Orders
• ​Oregon Division of Financial Regulation Bulletin  (3/20/2020)
• State of Oregon
• Oregon Health Authority
• OHSU

​BANK RESOURCES
 

• American Bankers Association
• ABA Staff Analysis: COVID-19 FAQ for Member Banks
• ​Independent Community Bankers of America​
• Bankers Alliance COVID-19 Helpsheet
  ​Small Business Administration’s Disaster Assistance Program​
• Fannie Mae COVID-19 Impact on Originations Lender Letter
• Oregon SBA Disaster Declaration  | 3/20/2020 
• FHFA Suspends Foreclosures and Evictions for Enterprise-Backed Mortgages  | 3/18/2020
• Department of Treasury Financial Services Sector Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers

REGULATORY AGENCIES COVID-19 PAGES

• ​FDIC
• OCC
• Federal Reserve​ ​

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​​OBA PARTNER RESOURCES
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• Compliance Alliance: Pandemic Toolkit
• IPS Services: Cybersecurity Considerations for Remote Workers
• Ncontracts: Resource Page with Free Webinars
• Office Depot: Work from Home Solutions
• Office Depot: COVID-19 Workplace Safety Products

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

• CDC 2019 Novel Coronavirus Situation Summary
• Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
• Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
• CDC Travel Guidance
• CDC Communication Resources (free videos, fact sheets and posters)
• CDC PSA: What the Public Should Do
• CDC PSA: Stop the Spread of Germs
• CDC’s U.S. Pandemic Intervals Framework (PDF)

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WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION

• WHO Advice for the Public
• Checklist for Pandemic Influenza Risk and Impact Management: Building capacity for pandemic response
• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters

 
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

• Protecting workers from potential exposure to COVID-19

• Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic

• FBIIC/FSSCC 2007 Pandemic Flu Exercise After Action Report

INDUSTRY & REGULATORY RESOURCES

• FDIC Financial Institution Letter on Working with Customers
• Agency Statement on Meeting Customers' Financial Needs
• Interagency Statement on Pandemic Planning
• Interagency Supervisory Examiner Guidance for Institutions Affected by a Major Disaster
• DHS CISA Insights: Risk Management for Novel Coronavirus

• FFIEC IT Examination Handbook – Business Continuity Planning Booklet, Appendix D: Pandemic Planning
• FFIEC IT Examination Handbook - Business Continuity Management Booklet (2019)
• Major Disasters: Interagency Examiner Guidance for Institutions Affected by Major Disasters (Dec. 2017)
• Responding to a Declaration of a Legal Holiday or a Natural Disaster: Supervisory Guidance on Natural Disasters and Other Emergency Conditions (Sept. 2012)
• Interagency Statement on Pandemic Planning Guidance for Minimizing a Pandemic's Potential Adverse Effects (2007)
• FINRA Provides Guidance on Pandemic Preparedness - Regulatory Notice 09-59
• FINRA 2009 Pandemic Survey Results
• Preliminary Coronavirus Financial Industry Common Practices
• FBIIC/FSSCC 2007 Pandemic Flu Exercise After Action Report

 
FRAUDS AND SCAMS

• Beware of criminals pretending to be WHO
• Coronavirus: Scammers follow the headlines (Feb. 10)
• Cybercriminals using coronavirus-themed emails to deliver malware (Feb. 10)
• Investor Alert: Look Out for Coronavirus-Related Investment Scams (Feb. 4)
• Coronavirus Phishing Emails in the US, UK Claim to Offer Advice on Protective Safety Measures (Feb. 3)
  
  

OTHER RESOURCES 

• Home Preparation and Planning Guidance from FEMA and Ready.Gov
• US Department of State Travel Advisory
• U.S Chamber of Commerce 
• U.S Travel Association
• Coronavirus Disease (COVID-2019) Situation Reports