The First Infantry Division Public Affairs Office has released a list outlining the services and facilities that will be closed and others that will still be open and available following the federal government shutdown.
Emergency Services
Fort Riley emergency services will not be affected by the government shutdown. Access control points will continue normal operational hours.
Medical Services
The hospital, clinics and Warrior Transition Battalion are in a fully operational status for patient care.
MWR services and programs
MWR will be largely unaffected by a government shutdown. Child development centers, Army Emergency Relief, and the Soldier Family Assistance Center will continue with business as usual. Certain Army Community Services offices will be staffed at minimal manning levels.
Training
Training continues as currently scheduled. Some training facilities may see minimal manning.
DECA
The Fort Riley Commissary remained opened Oct. 1 to reduce the amount of perishables on-hand before it began a systematic closure process to account for unsold products and secure facilities. The Commissary will remain closed until further notice.
AAFES
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service will continue operations during the government shutdown.
Public Works
Operations and maintenance personnel are minimally manned in order to provide crucial services like water, wastewater, gas and power distribution as well as emergency maintenance. Minimal manning is in effect in business operations, environmental and housing. Hunting on post has been suspended.
Human Resources
Services to include casualty assistance, transition/separation/
Housing
Corvias Military Living is unaffected by the government shutdown.
Housing Services
The HSO office will remain open but with limited staff. Their hours, until further notice, will be 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a closure for lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m.
Other offices
Education Services; Workforce Development; Safety; Equal Employment Opportunity and Plans, Analysis, Integration offices are closed until further notice.
Stress and crisis resources
These resources will remain available to both military members and civilian employees.
Military One Source is available at 1-800-342-9647, or their crisis line is 1-800-273-TALK. They are available online at https://www.militaryonesource.
Civilians
For stress, counseling is available through the Employee Assistance Program. EAP (FOH4you) is a free, 24-hour confidential counseling and referral service that can help civilians their Family successfully deal with life’s challenges. They are available via phone at 1-800-222-0364 or online atwww.foh4you.com.
Other offices across post have minimal essential manning. Please call each individual office to find its availability prior to seeking its services. Be prepared for closures and/or delays. Additionally, future community outreach programs may be effected by the shutdown.