Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020 East Boston Savings Bank announces assistance for customers and communities affected by COVID-19 E ast Boston Savings Bank (EBSB) recently announced assistance for consumers and businesses facing financial adversity due to the economic impact of COVID-19, its continued branch accessibility, and additional funding for local community organizations. “East Boston Savings Bank has a rich history of servicing the City of Boston and its surrounding communities. It is our long-standing tradition to be responsive to the needs of people during good times and challenging times. We recognize that the rise of COVID-19 has created financial and other hardships for our customers and communities and we are committed to providing financial flexibility to the individuals, businesses and communities that we serve.” said EBSB President Richard Gavegnano. “In our 172-year history, we have endured many devastating events and while these may be trying times, we will all stand together to get through this with the same integrity, strength and hard work we have practiced throughout the century.” To support EBSB customers affected by the pandemic, effective immediately EBSB bankers are ready to provide flexible solutions to relieve financial pressures. Initially, this Patriot Senior News Due to COVID-19, the April 14 meeting will be cancelled. Hopefully, we’ll see you in May. support will include the following: upon request increasing individualized daily EBSB debit card spending limits, providing greater flexibility by increasing remote deposit limits to individuals, waiving penalties for early CD withdrawals and placing a 90-day foreclosure moratorium on EBSB residential loans. EBSB will continue to monitor the situation and make accommodations as the need arises. EBSB employees are its greatest asset, and EBSB is taking steps to keep them safe so they can continue to deliver exceptional service to customers. These steps to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission include encouraging customers to bank remotely by using convenient and secure Online Banking, Mobile Banking, ATMs and EBSB’s Automated 24-Hour Telephone Banking System (866-774-7705). EBSB is also reducing foot traffic in branches by limiting access in the branches and encouraging the use of drive-up windows for conducting transactions – as well as ATMs, which are available 24 hours a day. EBSB will continue supporting local organizations throughout this ordeal. Additionally, EBSB will immediately donate another $100,000 to support nonprofit organizations throughout the Bank's footprint. These additional contributions will assist funding essential services to the public during this unprecedented crisis. EBSB also wants to reassure our customers that the Bank takes their financial security seriously and that the Bank remains well capitalized and financially strong. In addition, all EBSB deposits are insured in full through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Depositors Insurance Fund. The Bank’s top priority is to maintain a safe workplace for its employees, and a safe place of business for customers. Thank you for your understanding. Most Aggressive States Against COVID-19 W alletHub this week released updated rankings on the Most Aggressive States Against the Coronavirus. To identify which states are taking the most action to combat COVID-19, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 46 key metrics. The data set ranges from tested cases of COVID-19 per capita to school closures, ICU beds, and shelter-in-place policies. Below, you can see highlights from WalletHub’s report, along with a summary of the largest rank changes from our previous report and a Q&A with WalletHub analysts. States with Most Aggressive Measures 1. California 2. Rhode Island 3. Maryland 4. New Hampshire 5. New Jersey 6. Connecticut 7. New York 8. Maine 9. Colorado 10. Louisiana States with Least Aggressive Measures 42. Missouri 43. South Dakota 44. Nebraska 45. Montana 46. Oklahoma 47. Arkansas 48. Idaho 49. Tennessee 50. Nevada 51. Mississippi Note: Rankings reflect data available as of 2 p.m. ET on March 23, 2020. Biggest Changes in Rank from the Previous Report • Hawaii moved from rank 45 to rank 11, up 34 positions. One reason is that the state has increased its number of tests administered per 100,000 residents by 400 times, from 0.49 to 211.74. • Colorado moved from rank 35 to rank 9, up 26 positions. This is partly because the state has increased prevention measures and announced statewide closures of schools, bars and restaurants. • Maine moved from rank 33 to rank 8, up 25 positions. Maine has improved its aggressiveness against COVID-19 by banning gatherings of 10 participants or more as well as closing restaurants and bars, among other measures. To view the full report and your state or D.C.’s rank, please visit https://wallethub.com/ edu/most-aggressive-statesagainst-coronavirus/72307/. Five tips for working at home #5. Dress for success: Even if you are working from the kitchen table for now, don’t hang out in your pajamas. Dress as though you are going into the office. Even go out the front or back door of your home and reenter your new place of work. #4. Have a dedicated place to work: When you are “at work,” let your family know it’s the same as if you were at the office or out on the road. It is even better if there is a door to your place of work that you can close behind you. It’s symbolic but helps establish a pattern of work. #3. Reverse it: When you leave that dedicated place to work, dedicate your time to your family. Give them all of you once you leave that place of work in your home. #2. Take breaks: Take breaks just as you would at work. For lunch, leave your place of work in your home and join your family for lunch. #1. Regular schedule: Try and keep your regular schedule as if you were going into the office. It will help you create as much normalcy as possible.
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