Weather in Carson City prompts Gov. Sandoval to close all state offices
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has ordered all state government offices, other than essential public safety and corrections personnel, to close at noon Thursday due to the winter storm in Carson City.
The Christmas Eve storm, which has packed several inches of snow in the capital city, is causing problems along area roads, with numerous spinouts and crashes.
Sean Whaley of the Las Vegas Review-Journal capital bureau tweeted that all state offices are closed because the capital core offices are not operational.
In the capital city itself, Carson City Manager Nick Marano ordered offices to close today at 3 p.m. Thursday.
“Earlier today I spoke with Mayor Bob Crowell who agreed that we should get our employees on the road before dark tonight so they can get home safely and enjoy the Holiday with their families” said Marano. “To that end, we will be closing administrative City Offices at 3 p.m. today.
"Public Safety related activities such as the Sheriff’s Office and the Fire Department are excluded as is the Emergency Shelter at Fuji Park. I want to thank the Streets Division for their hard work and dedication; they are fully mobilized and working hard to minimize the effects of the storm. They will continue to do so throughout the storm and in its aftermath. I apologize in advance for any inconvenience this closure may have on residents.”
Aside from the storm, Gov. Sandoval did make a statement regarding the holidays:
For more than 150 years, Nevadans have celebrated this cherished holiday season filled with an abundance of traditions, festivities, and endless generosity.
In homes across the Silver State, many families place the final ornament on their Christmas tree and gather in celebration of the birth of a child more than 2000 years ago – a child whose miraculous life and teachings changed the world.
Two weeks ago, I joined with members of our community to light the Capitol menorah to celebrate the Festival of Lights. This holiday is another celebration of miracles and a rededication to the faith which sustains so many Nevadans.
No matter what beliefs we hold true and dear, this is a time when we benefit from pausing in our daily routine to think of others. The message of goodwill toward men is a timeless one that speaks to people of all backgrounds and beliefs. The understanding that “to give is a greater blessing than to receive” is an enduring virtue that embodies the heart of this special season.
As the Sandoval family prepares for our celebration of Christmas, our thoughts turn to all Nevadans celebrating the joys and miracles of the holidays. Whether you are continuing generations-old family traditions or spending the holiday creating new ones, we hope that the spirit of the season fills your hearts and homes with happiness and peace. And for our troops at home and abroad, know that the entire Nevada family holds you in our thoughts and prayers now and all year long.
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