Closings update: State government offices, City of Lansing close for extreme weather

Lansing State Journal

LANSING — All state government offices in the Lower Peninsula closed Monday at 10 a.m. due to major snow and bitter temperatures.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sent home all nonessential state employees to allow emergency crews to clear the roads. Certain offices will remain open for critical functions only.

The Michigan House of Representatives, the Senate and the Michigan Capital are all closed Monday.

The State Emergency Operations Center will remain open to monitor storm conditions.

"This is about keeping all Michiganders safe,” Whitmer said. “If you must be out, please drive safely in these dangerous weather conditions and be respectful of road crews working to clear snow and ice.”

Schools, cities and counties around the Lansing area also closed Monday.

Lansing Mayor Andy Schor announced Monday morning that all non-essential city functions are suspended due to the extreme weather. All city sponsored events and meetings are canceled.

“Safety is always our number one priority,” Schor said. “We urge residents to stay off the roads, assist neighbors in need, and take extra precautions to stay safe.”

Read more: Lansing-area weather: Up to a foot of snow, dangerous cold on the way

Schor urged drivers to avoid parking on the street as often as possible to help first responders and plow crews. You can stay updated on the status of plow operations online.

Meridian Township Police Chief Ken Plaga declared a snow emergency. That means any vehicle or trailer parked on primary streets must be removed within six hours and any vehicle parked on local streets must be moved within 24 hours.

East Lansing City Manager George Lahanas declared a snow emergency, which means on-street parking is prohibited from 6 p.m. today to 6 a.m. Tuesday. Parking in downtown East Lansing’s gated lots and ramps is free Monday.

Schools across the Lansing area are also closed.

Other closings include:

All 13 branches of the Capital Area District Library system
54A Lansing District Court
30th Judicial Circuit Court
54B East Lansing District Court
Lansing City Hall
Ionia County government offices
Ingham County Probate Court
Ingham County Clerk
Ingham County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Eaton County offices, at noon
Clinton County offices, at noon
St. Johns City offices
St. Johns Police Department front office
Holt Community Education
Delhi Township offices
Meridian Township offices, at 12:30 p.m.
Lansing Board of Water & Light offices, at noon
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
Greater Lansing Food Bank
Lansing Community College
Delta Township offices
Capital Area Transportation Authority administrative offices

55th District Court is open Monday, but all court dates have been rescheduled.

LAFCU has closed all its offices Monday, but ATMs remain available.

The Meridian Mall announced it will be closing at 2:30 p.m. Monday due to the weather.

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