The Social Security Administration announced the closure of its local offices to the public on Friday following a global outage that disrupted numerous services. The agency issued a statement warning of potential delays for those trying to reach the national 800 number and noted that some online services may be inaccessible.
According to an internal memo sent to staff, employees have been instructed to focus on internal agency tasks while efforts are underway to restore services. The memo emphasized the need for cooperation and patience during this challenging time.
