Plant closing and notice period questions (update)

My employer announced that the site will close and gave us written notice. There are 14 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?

The workforce board ran a rapid-response session for us with résumé help and information on benefits. Ask if yours will.

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