DALLAS, Sept. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- In preparation for Hurricane Irma, Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) announced today that it will be closing its banking centers and offices in Florida as early as Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. All Florida locations will be closed on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017.

Comerica's banking center in Fort Lauderdale will close at 3 p.m. ET, Thursday, Sept. 7. The other six locations in Boca Raton (2), Naples, Palm Beach Gardens, Riviera Beach and Wellington will be closed on Friday, Sept. 8, as well as Comerica offices. The decision to reopen all Florida locations on Monday will be determined over the weekend.

"We made the decision to close our banking centers based on the safety of our colleagues and customers in Florida, which is our chief concern during this time," said Patty Maczko., president of Comerica's Florida Market. "Our emergency response team is closely monitoring Hurricane Irma, and we realize that our colleagues need time with their families to prepare for the storm."

Comerica customers needing assistance during the shutdown can call the Comerica Contact Center or send an email through online banking until it is safe for the banking centers to reopen.

"We recognize our banking centers serve as vital resources in the communities we serve, and we will work diligently on the safest way to address urgent needs," said Maczko. "Our thoughts and support are with the citizens of Florida as Hurricane Irma approaches landfall."

About Comerica

Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three business segments: The Business Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico.

SOURCE Comerica Incorporated