When an emergency closing of a state facility or workplace occurs, the State shall provide paid time off for employees who are required to evacuate a location or worksite as a result of emergency conditions as determined by emergency/public safety officials or the agency head in consultation with the agency’s safety officer or designee. This policy governs the guidelines of emergency closings.

• Statutory Authority: G.S. 126-4(5), (10)
• Administrative Rule: 25 NCAC 01E .1005
• Emergency Closing Submission Form
• Emergency Closing FAQs