Dismissal and Closure Information and Guidance

In emergency situations, we want to ensure that the government continues to operate, and that our Federal workers stay safe. Both of these goals depend on your help.

Take a moment now to familiarize yourself with the emergency policies in your office. Make sure you'll know what to do. Look at the updates OPM uses, and what they mean for you. Although snow is our most common severe weather in the Washington, D.C. area, these dismissal procedures are also used for any kind of emergency.

With your help, we'll keep you prepared, keep you safe, and keep doing the business of the American people.

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OPM's Dismissal and Closure Information and Guidance

• Dismissal and Closure Procedures
• Current Operating Status in the Washington, DC Area and Past Status messages
• Get the OPM Alert Mobile App
• Dial 202-606-1900 to receive recorded Operating Status messages by phone
• Like us on Facebook at USOPM
• Follow us on Twitter @USOPM
• Emergency Preparedness for Federal Employees in the National Capital Region
• Handbook on Pay and Leave Benefits for Federal Employees Affected By Severe Weather Emergencies or Other Emergency Situations
• Telework Guide

Other References

• Search status in Non-DC Geographic Areas - Federal Executive Boards: A national network of Federal departments and agencies, and military commanders who communicate and collaborate among Federal agencies outside of Washington, DC, (i.e., weather-related and emergency situations, etc.)
• Ready.gov in English - Prepare a Kit, Make a Plan, and Be Informed.
• Ready.gov in other languages - Prepare a Kit, Make a Plan, and Be Informed.
• National Weather Service - Provides weather, water, and climate data, forecasts and warnings to the public.
• Install the FEMA mobile app - Get National Weather Service; safety reminders and tips; locate open shelters and ways to talk to FEMA; and, upload and share your disaster photos to help first responders.
• Facilities Status and Information Overview - Federal status and information on GSA owned/or managed federal buildings.