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HOMB records $16.7M additional loan loss reserves for Hurricane Helene Q3 2024
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- Additional loan loss reserves of $16.7M established for Helene, which made landfall Sep 26 as Category 4 hurricane.
- Over $1B in loans are in the storm's path; reserves reflect expected losses given widespread devastation.
- Hurricane Milton (landfall Oct 9) may result in substantial increase to hurricane-related reserves in Q4.
- Chairman John Allison cites balance sheet strength to prepare for such events; branches in AR, FL, TX, AL, NY.
- Operational preparations include generators, satellite phones, and employee safety toll-free number.