Emergency Announcements
Information about the current terrorist threat level is maintained on the Department of Homeland Security Website.
Federal government closures are determined by the Office of Personnel Management. Check the OPM Website at http://www.opm.gov/Operating_Status_Schedules/ for notices. State Department-specific closures will be listed on this page.
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