Queensborough Bank & Trust Featured in American Banker for Hurricane Recovery Efforts

Queensborough National Bank & Trust Company’s remarkable response to Hurricane Helene was recently featured in American Banker, showcasing strategies for preparing and responding to natural disasters. Hurricane Helene impacted many of Queensborough’s 25 branches, causing widespread power outages and cell service disruptions. This challenging situation underscored the importance of proactive measures, such as keeping generators fueled, ensuring employees have laptops at home, and exploring satellite internet options.

Kim Kirk, EVP/COO of Queensborough National Bank & Trust Co., shared her insights, along with CBA President & CEO John McNair, and Beth Hausmann of Southern Bank Equipment & ATMs. Together, they discussed resilience strategies and valuable lessons learned. Many Georgia banks continue to feel the effects of the storm, and though operations have resumed, employees and customers are still navigating the road to recovery. Link to article (subscription required).