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In order to help keep things efficient and running in a timely manner during natural disasters, we have invested in opportunities and equipment to help us continually serve you. In the event of a mandatory evacuation, we will operate from our offsite disaster recovery center. You will be able to reach us at this location by dialing 800.448.5328. Once we are allowed back into our local area, and conditions are deemed safe, we will be able to operate from our Groves office with our state-of-the-art generator. Gulf Credit Union encourages you to utilize your Gulf Credit Union Debit Cards with Rewards, as well as to keep an eye out for the weather conditions, to heed all warnings, advisories and reminders issued by the Emergency Management Coordinators, weather teams and governing authorities. And, for Gulf Credit Union updates, please remember to check our website at www.gecu.org and our Facebook page. As a reminder for precautionary measures, we have created a chart of suggestions of important documents and steps to take in the event of an evacuation or natural disaster. Remember to always have a plan of your own and take the appropriate precautionary measures necessary to protect yourself, your property, your pets and your family. We also offer many products and services that can assist you in your daily life, as well as when you are away from home. Some of these include: • Shared Branching (visit our website at www.gecu.org for the locator) • Gulf CU App for iPhone and Android devices • Online Banking (www.gecu.org ) • Direct Deposit • Online Bill Pay • CAT Phone System • Credit Cards • Debit Cards (with a Remote Control feature allowing you to turn your card on/off) • Mobile Deposit • E-Alerts

Secure Important Documents

Check Your Supplies

Secure Your Home

Shared Branching and Co-op Network

Check Local News, Weather, Road Closures and Business Sources

Have a Plan

Make sure they are in a dry, safe and easily accessible location. These documents include: Insurance Documents / Policies, Insurance Agent’s Contact Information, Health and Medical Documents, Financial Information, Legal Documents, Photos of Contents and Property, Home Inventory List, Etc.

These Include: Cash, Checks, Debit and Credit Cards; Water, Non-Perishable Food Items, Medication, Fuel, First Aid Kit, Bug Spray, Sunscreen, Batteries, Flashlights, Portable Radio, Toiletries, Chargers for Electronic Devices, Etc. Make sure your vehicle is running properly and able to sit in traffic for long periods at a time.

Be sure your drains, ditches and yards are clear of any debris before the storm arrives. Secure all windows and entry points to your home and outside buildings. Board up windows, place sandbags around your home and outside building structures. Take the appropriate measures for your swimming pool. Secure any loose patio furniture or other items that may blow away or wash away in a storm. If flooding begins, turn off your electricity at the main breaker. Take any other precautionary measures that you feel are appropriate.

Visit our website at www.gecu.org or our mobile app to locate an ATM and/or Shared Branching Location nearest you.

Visit us at www.gecu.org or our Facebook Page for opening/closing updates. For highway closures: drivetexas.org. Weather Updates: noaa.gov, wunderground.com, local news media stations’ websites and social media pages. Local Conditions: Local Fire and Police Departments’ Facebook Pages and other social media outlets.

Watch and Listen for Weather Advisories and any Evacuation Declarations. Have a destination in mind. Notify a trusted friend/family member of your destination plans, as well as of your arrival.