Hurricane Season Preparations

Hurricane Season Preparations

Hurricane Season begins June 1st! We encourage our JD Bank customers to prepare for hurricane season by assessing their home’s risk and developing emergency plans to protect against a potential storm.

  • Know your riskFEMA’s map service center will show you the flood risk for your community, which helps determine the type of flood insurance coverage  you will need since standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flooding.
  • Assemble an emergency kit. The emergency kit should include first aid supplies, a flashlight, extra batteries, at least three days of non-perishable foods and water, towels and a supply of any necessary medications. Stay informed of the storm’s path and progress by monitoring Wireless Emergency Alerts via text message and having a battery-powered radio or TV available.
  • Develop a family communications plan. Know how you will contact one another; how you will get back together, if separated; and what you will do in different situations. Having a plan can eliminate some of the stress and confusion.
  • Establish an evacuation route. Prior to a storm, contact your local American Red Cross to locate the shelter nearest you or download their Shelter Finder App. Identify the safest route to get there. Be sure to check if your local emergency shelter allows animals and family pets.
  • Safeguard your health. Ready.gov recommends the following tips to protect yourself and your family members from COVID-19 if staying in a shelter:
    • If you must go to a community or group shelter remember to follow the latest guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for protecting yourself and family from COVID-19.
    • Be prepared to take cleaning items with you like soap, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, or general household cleaning supplies to disinfect surfaces you may need to touch regularly.
    • Maintain at least 6 feet between you and persons not part of your immediate family while at the shelter [by avoiding crowds or gathering in groups] as much as possible.
    • Anyone over 2 years old should use a cloth face covering while at these facilities.
  • Secure your home. Outdoor furniture and other objects can pose a potential hazard. Turn off propane tanks and other utilities if instructed to do so by emergency personnel.
  • Protect financial documents.  In the event of a disaster, you will need identification and financial documents to begin the recovery process.  Safeguard important documents in a bank safety deposit box, computer storage devices (USB drive, CD/DVD), and/or waterproof storage containers, including:
    • Passports, driver’s licenses and other personal identification documents.
    • Social Security cards.
    • Property leases, deeds, mortgages and other related records (home and auto titles, etc.).
    • Financial documents (pay stubs, bank statements, retirement statements, safe deposit box keys).
  • Know the details of your insurance policy. Talk with your agent to determine if you have adequate coverage or if you need to reassess your plan. This is especially important if your property’s flood map has changed.

The FEMA website, Ready.gov, offers tips on preparing for an emergency. FEMA offers a free app that is available for download through your smart phone. For more resources, visit the FEMA site: https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes.

Depending on the severity of the disaster, survivors may not have access to bank accounts or face disruption in employment. Survivors may also become targets for fraud, thereby making disaster recovery even more difficult. We have resources and information to help you recover financially after a disaster.

Source:  aba.com

JD BANK EXPANDS COMMERCIAL LENDING TEAM WITH THE ADDITION OF BROCK SULLIVAN

May 4, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ann Barilleaux, JD Bank
(337) 656-7326
ann.barilleaux@jdbank.com

JD BANK EXPANDS COMMERCIAL LENDING TEAM WITH THE ADDITION OF BROCK SULLIVAN

Jennings, LA – JD Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Brock Sullivan to our Commercial Lending Team. Sullivan will serve as AVP Commercial Lender in our Southwest Louisiana market and will be located at our 507 N. Main St. location in Jennings. “Brock is very familiar with this area of our footprint. His knowledge of agriculture, especially rice and crawfish, makes him a significant addition to our talented lending team,” said Jimmy LeBlanc, EVP Chief Commercial Banking Officer.  

In his role as a commercial lender, Sullivan will work with business customers of all sizes to help them understand borrowing opportunities and banking services that can help them grow and increase profitability. He began his banking career in 2020 at First South Farm Credit as a Loan Officer and Branch Manager A graduate of Louisiana State University, Sullivan has a degree in Agriculture Business with a concentration in Finance.

Sullivan is an active member of the community,  volunteering as a coach for South Lake Charles Little League and Upward Sports, as well as a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing and spending time with his wife and three young children.

About JD Bank

Founded in 1947, JD Bank, Louisiana’s Community Bank, offers a variety of personal and commercial lending and deposit products through both physical and digital delivery channels. JD Bank also offers both trust and investment services. JD Bank operates through 22 full-service branch offices located along the Interstate 10 corridor from Lake Charles to Lafayette, Louisiana, and two combined loan and deposit production offices in the Northshore and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For more information, visit www.jdbank.com or call 800-789-5159. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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