"Under a contingency plan released by the Trump administration for national parks, 64% of the roughly 14,500 employees at America's 433 national parks were sent home without pay. Law enforcement rangers, firefighters, people who operate power stations and sewage treatment plants were kept on as essential. Many other rangers, planners, maintenance staff, people who run educational programs and others were furloughed. Nearly every public affairs official at national parks was furloughed, leaving the public in the dark as people struggled with vacation plans, wedding plans,"
"Park officials posted no information on the park's website or social media channels. Hundreds of park employees were furloughed and sent home without pay. A recorded message at Yosemite headquarters said: National parks remain as accessible as possible during the federal government shutdown. However some services may be limited or unavailable. Due to the lapse in appropriations, we are out of office and not authorized to work at this time."
National parks across California and the United States remained open on the first day of the federal government shutdown but operated with limited services, staff, and programs. A contingency plan kept law enforcement rangers, firefighters, and essential operations staff working while sending home without pay roughly 64% of about 14,500 employees at 433 parks. Many rangers, planners, maintenance workers, education program staff, and nearly all public affairs officials were furloughed, leaving parks unable to provide routine visitor information. Northern California parks posted no facility status online or by phone, and Yosemite offered few public details beyond a recorded message about limited services.
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