Governor Kathleen Sebelius has declared Inclement Weather for Executive Branch Shawnee County non-essential employees, beginning at 6:00 AM Wednesday, 01/05/05.

The Inclement Weather declaration will continue at least through 6:00 AM Thursday, (01/06/05) at which time you should listen for further announcements from the media to determine if the Inclement Weather Declaration will continue.

Note: This declaration does not include employees in the Board of Regents, Regents Institutions, the Judicial Branch, nor the Legislative Branch of Government. Their designated representative will make a separate declaration for those employees if appropriate.

Appointing authorities in offices located outside Shawnee County have the option to declare Inclement Weather for those counties.

In the event of a Declaration of Inclement Weather, state government closes for non-essential state employees during the period of Inclement Weather. Benefits eligible non-essential employees who are scheduled to work shall be placed on Inclement Weather Leave.