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To contact the USDA Operations Center 24/7 call
either 202-720-5711 or 1-877-677-2369 (877-OPP-CEN9). To reach
a recorded emergency information line (updated daily) call 1-800-932-1902. For TTY services call 1-800-877-8339. In the event of a major emergency a phone bank will be activated that can be reached at 1-877-873-2720.
USDA
Operating Status- Wednesday, February 10,
2010.
All USDA facilities in the
Washington, D.C. area are CLOSED.
Non-emergency employees will be granted excused absence for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. This does not apply to employees on leave without pay, leave without pay for military duty, workers' compensation, suspension, or in another nonpay status.
Telework employees may be expected to work from their telework sites, as specified in their telework agreements.
Emergency employees are expected to report to work on time.
Employees on alternative work schedules are not entitled to another AWS day off in lieu of the workday on which the agency is closed.
The main entrance to the Yates building is open. Employees going to and from the Yates Building should exercise caution when crossing at 14th and Independence Ave.
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To contact the USDA Operations Center 24/7 call
either 202-720-5711 or 1-877-677-2369 (877-OPP-CEN9). To reach
a recorded emergency information line (updated daily) call 1-800-932-1902. For TTY services call 1-800-877-8339. In the event of a major emergency a phone bank will be activated that can be reached at 1-877-873-2720. 
