Plant closing and notice period questions - 5 weeks in

I received a formal notice about a mass layoff at my workplace. There are 13 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. They offered a retention bonus for people who stay. What did the workforce office offer?

I stayed for the retention bonus and looked for work on the side. It cushioned the gap.

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It saved me later.