Staggered closing for NJ state offices begins at noon
A mesoscale discussion issued by the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center Monday morning indicates that heavy snowfall will continue in Central Jersey through the early afternoon hours.
As heavy snowfall continues in Central Jersey, New Jersey state offices will begin a staggered closing starting at noon, state officials announced.
According to a release from the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, the closing is staggered to avoid traffic congestion. The order does not apply to essential employees, who must remain until the normal close of business.
“Please drive safely as you exit your work locations,” the announcement states.
Snowfall will diminish through the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Closing schedule:
Group 1 release begins at noon
Board of Public Utilities
Children & Families
Judiciary
Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness
Public Defender
State Parole Board
Treasury
Group II release begins 12:30 p.m.
Agriculture
Community Affairs
Corrections
Health
Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
Human Services
State Department
Statehouse (NJSP Security)
Group III release begins 1:00 p.m.
Assembly Democratic Office
Assembly Republican Office
Attorney General
Civil Service Commission
Labor & Workforce Development
Law and Public Safety
Legislative Services
Office of Information Technology
Senate Democratic Office
Senate Republican Office
Group IV release begins at 1:30 p.m.
Banking & Insurance
Casino Control Commission
Education
Environmental Protection
Fire Safety
Military and Veterans Affairs
Motor Vehicle Commission
Transportation
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