what agencies must remain open during a government shutdown
However, employees who work for agencies that are necessary to protect life, will continue to work. There are certain other agencies that have been deemed essential and that must remain open during the shutdown. Postal Service, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, law enforcement, Homeland Security, Coast Guard, US military, US embassies and consulates abroad, emergency medical care, border patrol, and emergency and disaster assistance, will not be impacted by the shutdown.
Notes: If Congress failed to pass a federal budget or a continuing resolution for fiscal year 2014, the corporation would remain open during a government shutdown, and its employees would report to work.