Due to the City of Erie's ongoing efforts to clear heavy lake-effect snow from downtown streets, all Erie County departments under the administration will remain closed for an additional day. 

The offices are tentatively scheduled to reopen on Thursday, December 5. 

Additionally, all Erie County Public Library branches will remain closed on Wednesday, Dec. 4. 

The following departments will be OPEN tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 4): 

  • Erie County Prison
  • Erie County Public Safety
  • Erie County Court of Common Pleas (including Magisterial District
  • Justices, operating on a limited basis throughout the week)
  • Erie County Sheriff’s Department
  • Erie County Office of Children and Youth (operating remotely)

Erie County officials will continue to monitor the situation and prioritize safely as efforts to clear snow continue.