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Ex-postal worker, husband charged in thefts of mail
Saturday, July 30, 2005
USPS: eBay Days in Dallas
eBAY DAY. Dallas District Post Offices are building on the USPS-eBay partnership by holding eBay Day events. Postal Ambassadors and small business specialists show customers how to pay for postage and request Carrier Pickup online without leaving their home or office.
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Indiana eBay’ers choose USPS
HOOSIER SHIPPER?
Indiana eBay’ers choose USPS
Greater Indiana District has held six Post Office eBay Day Events — reaching 800 customers with information and training on how quick, easy and convenient it is do their eBay shipping with USPS.
At sign-in tables, the district eBay Day team had usps.com information, including a NetPost Services display and Click-N-Ship and Carrier Pickup Online Notification handouts. More than 400 customers left business cards or registered to get future information on buying, selling and shipping.
Live demonstrations every half-hour walked customers through registering, selling and shipping via Express Mail and Priority Mail on eBay. There also was an eBay information table. The beauty of the eBay partnership is that customers have access to all of our online services — usps.com, Click-N-Ship and other postal products — without ever leaving the eBay site.
“Your instructions and good advice gave me the confidence that I needed,” a Carmel, IN, customer wrote to the team after she made her first eBay sale.
With success under their belts, team members plan to hold several more eBay Days throughout Greater Indiana.
Indiana eBay’ers choose USPS
Greater Indiana District has held six Post Office eBay Day Events — reaching 800 customers with information and training on how quick, easy and convenient it is do their eBay shipping with USPS.
At sign-in tables, the district eBay Day team had usps.com information, including a NetPost Services display and Click-N-Ship and Carrier Pickup Online Notification handouts. More than 400 customers left business cards or registered to get future information on buying, selling and shipping.
Live demonstrations every half-hour walked customers through registering, selling and shipping via Express Mail and Priority Mail on eBay. There also was an eBay information table. The beauty of the eBay partnership is that customers have access to all of our online services — usps.com, Click-N-Ship and other postal products — without ever leaving the eBay site.
“Your instructions and good advice gave me the confidence that I needed,” a Carmel, IN, customer wrote to the team after she made her first eBay sale.
With success under their belts, team members plan to hold several more eBay Days throughout Greater Indiana.
Monday, July 25, 2005
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE AND PACIFIC RIM POSTS PROVIDE FIRST-EVER JOINT OFFERING OF GUARANTEED MAIL SERVICE
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE AND PACIFIC RIM POSTS PROVIDE FIRST-EVER JOINT OFFERING OF GUARANTEED MAIL SERVICE
Washington, D.C. - In an historic agreement, The U.S. Postal Service has joined with the postal administrations in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan and the Republic of South Korea to offer an enhanced expedited shipping service to these destinations.
"The Pacific Rim continues to grow in global significance as the nations there experience unprecedented growth in trade; it's where our customers want to be," said Jim Wade, vice president of international business for the U.S. Postal Service. "The combined dependability, high performance and modern technology this alliance brings allow us to better satisfy our current customers and to acquire new ones," Wade added.
Launched today, enhancements to the Postal Service's Global Express Mail provide day-certain guaranteed delivery to the Pacific Rim and United States - with the security and safety customers have come to expect from the U.S. Postal Service and without hidden surcharges.
This offering will be available beginning July 26 at all Post Offices in all 50 states, as well as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Customers can track a shipment's progress online at www.usps.com or by calling 1-800-222-1811.
Since 1775, the Postal Service and its predecessor, the Post Office Department, has connected friends, families, neighbors and businesses by mail. It is an independent federal agency that visits 142 million homes and businesses every day, six days a week and is the only service provider delivering to every address in the nation. The Postal Service receives no taxpayer dollars for routine operations, but derives its operating revenues solely from the sale of postage, products and services. With annual revenues of more than $69 billion, it is the world's leading provider of mailing and delivery services, offering some of the most affordable postage rates in the world. The Postal Service delivers more than 46 percent of the world's mail volume-some 206 billion letters, advertisements, periodicals and packages a year-and serves seven and a half million customers each day at its 37,000 retail locations nationwide. Its website, usps.com, attracts more than 21 million visitors each month.
Washington, D.C. - In an historic agreement, The U.S. Postal Service has joined with the postal administrations in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan and the Republic of South Korea to offer an enhanced expedited shipping service to these destinations.
"The Pacific Rim continues to grow in global significance as the nations there experience unprecedented growth in trade; it's where our customers want to be," said Jim Wade, vice president of international business for the U.S. Postal Service. "The combined dependability, high performance and modern technology this alliance brings allow us to better satisfy our current customers and to acquire new ones," Wade added.
Launched today, enhancements to the Postal Service's Global Express Mail provide day-certain guaranteed delivery to the Pacific Rim and United States - with the security and safety customers have come to expect from the U.S. Postal Service and without hidden surcharges.
This offering will be available beginning July 26 at all Post Offices in all 50 states, as well as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Customers can track a shipment's progress online at www.usps.com or by calling 1-800-222-1811.
Since 1775, the Postal Service and its predecessor, the Post Office Department, has connected friends, families, neighbors and businesses by mail. It is an independent federal agency that visits 142 million homes and businesses every day, six days a week and is the only service provider delivering to every address in the nation. The Postal Service receives no taxpayer dollars for routine operations, but derives its operating revenues solely from the sale of postage, products and services. With annual revenues of more than $69 billion, it is the world's leading provider of mailing and delivery services, offering some of the most affordable postage rates in the world. The Postal Service delivers more than 46 percent of the world's mail volume-some 206 billion letters, advertisements, periodicals and packages a year-and serves seven and a half million customers each day at its 37,000 retail locations nationwide. Its website, usps.com, attracts more than 21 million visitors each month.
USPS: BEST PLACE TO WORK
BEST PLACE TO WORK. USPS has made Computerworld’s list of the “100 Best Places to Work in IT” for the second year in a row. About a quarter of the 1,200 USPS IT employees completed a survey rating the Postal Service on salary and bonuses, promotions, staff turnover, training and development, percentages of women and minorities on staff, rewarding outstanding performance, retention programs and benefits. USPS placed 65th on the list of 100 companies — moving up from last year’s 93rd spot.
USPS: CUSTOMER-FOCUSED, PERFORMANCE-BASED
USPS News TodayMonday 07.25.05Quotable Quotes . . . “Transformation comes down to one simple idea — how we can add value and make the mail work better for our customers. We’ve had great results, but we’re not going to rest on our laurels.”— Postmaster General Jack PotterCUSTOMER-FOCUSED, PERFORMANCE-BASED. The next phase of the Postal Service’s transformation plan is in the works. The Strategic Transformation Plan 2006-2010 will focus on customers and meeting their changing needs and demands. USPS has kept the focus on change — transformation — for the last three years. The new plan will set our direction for the next five years, based on input from customers, the mailing industry and employees.
Thursday, July 21, 2005
USPS: Longer Hours means QUICKER SERVICE
Longer Hours means QUICKER SERVICE
Indiana also increases revenue with extended hours
Walk-in revenue for the Greater Indiana District increased by more than $400,000 when eight post offices in the Indianapolis Metro area started staying open until 7 p.m.
Retail Associate Pat Horton helps a customer at the New Augusta Station in Indianapolis.
Many customers said they would have gone to the competition if not for USPS’s extended hours and reduced wait-times — which may account for the word-of-mouth advertising generated by the move.
“The customer response to the later hours has been outstanding,” said Acting District Marketing Manager Mike McInturf. “They appreciate the flexibility.”
Indiana also increases revenue with extended hours
Walk-in revenue for the Greater Indiana District increased by more than $400,000 when eight post offices in the Indianapolis Metro area started staying open until 7 p.m.
Retail Associate Pat Horton helps a customer at the New Augusta Station in Indianapolis.
Many customers said they would have gone to the competition if not for USPS’s extended hours and reduced wait-times — which may account for the word-of-mouth advertising generated by the move.
“The customer response to the later hours has been outstanding,” said Acting District Marketing Manager Mike McInturf. “They appreciate the flexibility.”
Carrier Pickup Online Notification cooks up business
A BAKER’S DOZEN MILLION
Carrier Pickup Online Notification cooks up business
Breakfast, anyone?
Baker’s Breakfast Cookies are on the menu. The Bellingham, WA, bakery shipped the 12 millionth package using Carrier Pickup Online Notification.
Bellingham Mt. Baker Letter Carrier Debra Robinson (right) picks up the 12 millionth Carrier Pickup package, from Baker’s Breakfast Cookies President and Owner Erin Baker.
When orders come in for a cookie sample pack, Baker’s Breakfast uses Carrier Pickup to ship about 25 packages every day.
“We’re still learning the ins and outs of the Postal Service,” says shipping manager Aleta Roberts, who recently switched from a competing shipper. She appreciates the ability to schedule pickups up to three months in advance.
“That’s really a nice feature for us,” says Roberts. “Sometime we have up to 150 orders a day and Carrier Pickup helps us stay focused on the business.”
“Features like Carrier Pickup allow the Postal Service to stay competitive with new and existing businesses,” says Bellingham Postmaster Darrell Smith. “Showing appreciation for their business can mean a long-term, loyal and happy customer.
Carrier Pickup Online Notification cooks up business
Breakfast, anyone?
Baker’s Breakfast Cookies are on the menu. The Bellingham, WA, bakery shipped the 12 millionth package using Carrier Pickup Online Notification.
Bellingham Mt. Baker Letter Carrier Debra Robinson (right) picks up the 12 millionth Carrier Pickup package, from Baker’s Breakfast Cookies President and Owner Erin Baker.
When orders come in for a cookie sample pack, Baker’s Breakfast uses Carrier Pickup to ship about 25 packages every day.
“We’re still learning the ins and outs of the Postal Service,” says shipping manager Aleta Roberts, who recently switched from a competing shipper. She appreciates the ability to schedule pickups up to three months in advance.
“That’s really a nice feature for us,” says Roberts. “Sometime we have up to 150 orders a day and Carrier Pickup helps us stay focused on the business.”
“Features like Carrier Pickup allow the Postal Service to stay competitive with new and existing businesses,” says Bellingham Postmaster Darrell Smith. “Showing appreciation for their business can mean a long-term, loyal and happy customer.
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
USPS: Weather Related Service Updates
Weather Related Service Updates
Hurricane Update, July 20 — 3 p.m. ET
Hurricane Emily made landfall Wednesday morning along the northeastern coast of Mexico, 75 miles south of Brownsville, TX. Winds have been reduced to tropical storm force and heavy rains are expected, but no operational or emergency conditions are reported at this time.
Rio Grande District: Tornadoes were reported in Willacy County and a tornado watch remains in effect for several counties. Three offices are without power — South Padre Island (78597), La Blanca (78558) and Lozano (78568). All offices in ZIP Code area 785 are opened and most are offering retail services. Some facilities suffered water damage but are operational and delivery is being attempted throughout the 785 area.
Monday, July 18, 2005
USPS delivers for fans and communities as Pottermania sweeps the country
POTTERPALOOZA
USPS delivers for fans and communities as Pottermania sweeps the country
Did you get anything done this weekend?
Let’s rephrase that — did you get anything done this weekend besides reading the latest adventure of Harry Potter and his friends at Hogwarts?
The Postal Service did. Letter carriers delivered more than 1 million copies of the best-selling novel to anxious fans — enough to increase package deliveries by 30% compared to an average Saturday.
It wasn’t just our record-breaking delivery efforts that highlighted the day. Across the country, employees participated in special events to mark the sixth installment of author J.K. Rowling’s series.
Orange and El Toro, CA, Post Office employees and the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 1100 raised money to buy 25 copies of the book and donate them to Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Many Post Offices around the country teamed with their local libraries for Harry Potter activities like trivia and look-alike events. Other offices partnered with book stores to offer fans commemorative cancellations in their new books.
In Columbia, SC, Postmaster Dennis Moles, National Association of Letter Carriers President Ed Martin and Customer Relations Coordinator Debbie Breland were at the Red Cross — in Harry Potter costumes — to support the “Half-Blood Prince Blood Drive” Friday. Donors were given a voucher for a free copy of Half-Blood Prince in honor of the “Magic in the Mail” day promotion and NBC’s Today Show mentioned the blood drive Friday morning.
When it’s all said and done, Harry Potter and Half-Blood Prince got a whole-hearted effort from the Postal Service!
USPS delivers for fans and communities as Pottermania sweeps the country
Did you get anything done this weekend?
Let’s rephrase that — did you get anything done this weekend besides reading the latest adventure of Harry Potter and his friends at Hogwarts?
The Postal Service did. Letter carriers delivered more than 1 million copies of the best-selling novel to anxious fans — enough to increase package deliveries by 30% compared to an average Saturday.
It wasn’t just our record-breaking delivery efforts that highlighted the day. Across the country, employees participated in special events to mark the sixth installment of author J.K. Rowling’s series.
Orange and El Toro, CA, Post Office employees and the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 1100 raised money to buy 25 copies of the book and donate them to Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Many Post Offices around the country teamed with their local libraries for Harry Potter activities like trivia and look-alike events. Other offices partnered with book stores to offer fans commemorative cancellations in their new books.
In Columbia, SC, Postmaster Dennis Moles, National Association of Letter Carriers President Ed Martin and Customer Relations Coordinator Debbie Breland were at the Red Cross — in Harry Potter costumes — to support the “Half-Blood Prince Blood Drive” Friday. Donors were given a voucher for a free copy of Half-Blood Prince in honor of the “Magic in the Mail” day promotion and NBC’s Today Show mentioned the blood drive Friday morning.
When it’s all said and done, Harry Potter and Half-Blood Prince got a whole-hearted effort from the Postal Service!
Saturday, July 16, 2005
Friday, July 15, 2005
Letter carriers on alert for squidgetty Harry Potter fans
OWLS THAT FOR safety?
Letter carriers on alert for squidgetty Harry Potter fans
Squidgetty. What else would you call the droves of young readers who will be squiggling on their front doorsteps and fidgeting by their windows tomorrow as they wait for delivery of the newest Harry Potter adventure, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
Snowy white owls, like Harry’s Hedwig, are the preferred way of sending messages in the Harry Potter novels.
While readers might be anxiously awaiting their mail, letter carriers — as always — will be on the lookout for children approaching their vehicles. Because of the expected increase in foot traffic around delivery vehicles tomorrow, a standup talk has been issued to letter carriers reminding them to watch for children in front of, behind and on both sides of their delivery vehicles.
We can’t say for sure, but fans might see a carrier or two dressed as one their favorite characters. There could even be one or two dressed as Hogwarts Headmaster Albus Dumbledore or even an owl — the preferred method of message delivery at Hogwarts — maybe even Harry Potter’s own owl, Hedwig!
Whether they’re in full uniform or taking a few liberties tomorrow, that safety message, “Watch for children around your vehicle,” is worth repeating.
Letter carriers on alert for squidgetty Harry Potter fans
Squidgetty. What else would you call the droves of young readers who will be squiggling on their front doorsteps and fidgeting by their windows tomorrow as they wait for delivery of the newest Harry Potter adventure, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
Snowy white owls, like Harry’s Hedwig, are the preferred way of sending messages in the Harry Potter novels.
While readers might be anxiously awaiting their mail, letter carriers — as always — will be on the lookout for children approaching their vehicles. Because of the expected increase in foot traffic around delivery vehicles tomorrow, a standup talk has been issued to letter carriers reminding them to watch for children in front of, behind and on both sides of their delivery vehicles.
We can’t say for sure, but fans might see a carrier or two dressed as one their favorite characters. There could even be one or two dressed as Hogwarts Headmaster Albus Dumbledore or even an owl — the preferred method of message delivery at Hogwarts — maybe even Harry Potter’s own owl, Hedwig!
Whether they’re in full uniform or taking a few liberties tomorrow, that safety message, “Watch for children around your vehicle,” is worth repeating.
USPS: Weather Related Service Updates
Weather Related Service Updates
North Florida District - The Pensacola Processing and Distribution Center (ZIP Code 325) and Panama City Processing and Distribution Center (ZIP Code 324) are operational and drop shipment appointments are being accepted. There is limited delivery services in Gulf Breeze (Pensacola Beach) and Navarre (Santa Rosa Island) due to hurricane damage. In these locations temporary delivery is being established for approximately 1400 residents. The St. Marks Post Office (32355) is flooded and it will be several months before it can be restored. Customers can obtain postal services at the nearby Woodville Post Office until that time.
South Florida District - All suspensions and closures have been lifted and operations are back to normal.
Alabama District - The Montgomery Processing and Distribution Center (ZIP Codes 360-361, 368 and 367) and the Mobile Processing and Distribution Center are operational and accepting drop shipment appointments. All Post Offices now have power and are fully operational.
Mississippi District - All services have been restored and the Mississippi District is fully operational.
North Florida District - The Pensacola Processing and Distribution Center (ZIP Code 325) and Panama City Processing and Distribution Center (ZIP Code 324) are operational and drop shipment appointments are being accepted. There is limited delivery services in Gulf Breeze (Pensacola Beach) and Navarre (Santa Rosa Island) due to hurricane damage. In these locations temporary delivery is being established for approximately 1400 residents. The St. Marks Post Office (32355) is flooded and it will be several months before it can be restored. Customers can obtain postal services at the nearby Woodville Post Office until that time.
South Florida District - All suspensions and closures have been lifted and operations are back to normal.
Alabama District - The Montgomery Processing and Distribution Center (ZIP Codes 360-361, 368 and 367) and the Mobile Processing and Distribution Center are operational and accepting drop shipment appointments. All Post Offices now have power and are fully operational.
Mississippi District - All services have been restored and the Mississippi District is fully operational.
Thursday, July 14, 2005
USPS set to deliver more than 1 million Harry Potter books
This Saturday, more than one million readers are going to be extremely happy to see their letter carriers. That’s the day USPS is scheduled to deliver the newest Harry Potter novel, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble have a combined total of more than 1 million advance orders for author J.K. Rowling’s sixth installment in her popular series — and they’ve teamed with the Postal Service to deliver them on the first date of availability.
“We’re delighted to have a role in helping young people discover the joy of reading,” said USPS Chief Marketing Officer Anita Bizzotto. “Our employees will make sure that hundreds of thousands of excited fans can enjoy the new book on the day it is released.”
In much the same way students at Hogwarts turn to Professor Dumbledore for advice, USPS employees will receive a standup talk to help answer questions on how to handle this massive magical mailing. Top of the list? No deliveries before July 16. The standup talk also lists how to handle packages of the books received from UPS at destination delivery units, many of which will be receiving this type of shipment for the first time.
And while USPS may not have access to Harry’s magical powers, we’re sure that faster than you can say “Deliverus importantum,” our employees will do more than just muggle through — they’ll show customers we can work a little delivery magic of our own.
“We’re delighted to have a role in helping young people discover the joy of reading,” said USPS Chief Marketing Officer Anita Bizzotto. “Our employees will make sure that hundreds of thousands of excited fans can enjoy the new book on the day it is released.”
In much the same way students at Hogwarts turn to Professor Dumbledore for advice, USPS employees will receive a standup talk to help answer questions on how to handle this massive magical mailing. Top of the list? No deliveries before July 16. The standup talk also lists how to handle packages of the books received from UPS at destination delivery units, many of which will be receiving this type of shipment for the first time.
And while USPS may not have access to Harry’s magical powers, we’re sure that faster than you can say “Deliverus importantum,” our employees will do more than just muggle through — they’ll show customers we can work a little delivery magic of our own.
NEW YORK POST OFFICES POST LONGER HOURS
NEW YORK OFFICES POST LONGER HOURS. New York customers are happy with extended hours at Post Offices in two Queens neighborhoods. New York Daily News reports that “there’s no longer any need to sprint to the Post Office after work,” since the offices at Kew Gardens and Bay Terrace extended weekday hours to 7 p.m. and Saturday to 4 p.m. The Flushing Main and JFK Airport Station also have extended hours — Flushing until 8 p.m. weekdays and JFK until midnight, making it easier and more convenient for busy people to do their postal business.
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Future Billionaires Courted By UPS Contest Judges
Small Businesses Compete for $10,000, HP Computer, Consulting Services
ATLANTA, July 12, 2005 – Hula Hoops, personal computers, buying books online – all creative ideas that were developed by small businesses.
UPS has assembled a blue ribbon panel of judges under a special nationwide contest to look for similar creative ideas being pursued by today's small businesses. The winner of the UPS Best "Out-of-the-Box" Small Business Contest will receive cash and other prizes worth $15,000 plus a new HP computer and printer.
The judges include:
Norm Brodsky, Inc. magazine columnist and owner of Citistorage in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Benn R. Konsynski, Ph.D., George S. Craft Professor of Business Administration at the Emory University's Goizueta Business School in Atlanta.
Ed Baker, publisher of the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
Kevin Gilroy, senior vice president and general manager, Worldwide Small and Medium Business, HP.
Deli Passi, president, Medalia Communications.
Jordan Colletta, vice president, Customer Technology Marketing, UPS.
U.S. small businesses with annual revenues in 2004 of at least $500,000 but not exceeding $10 million can enter the contest by simply submitting a 500-word essay online at www.ups.com/outofthebox that explains how the business is innovative. First-, second- and third-place prizes will be awarded. The first-place prize package contains: $10,000 in cash or $10,000 worth of free UPS package delivery services; a personal computer and printer provided by HP and equipped with UPS OnLine Tools, and 10 hours of UPS consulting services (a $5,000 value).
Entries may be submitted online at www.ups.com/outofthebox through Aug. 1, 2005. All entries must be completed by an employee or owner of an eligible business on behalf of that business, with a limit of one entry per business.
USPS: Weather Related Service Updates
USPS: Weather Related Service Updates
North Florida District - The Pensacola Processing and Distribution Center (ZIP Code 325) and Panama City Processing and Distribution Center (ZIP Code 324) are operational and drop shipment appointments are being accepted as of Wednesday, July 13. All Pensacola stations are back to full operation, although Easthill Station (32503) remains without power. Other ZIP Code area 325 Post Offices without power are: Bagdad (32530); Baker (32531); Gulf Breeze Main Office (32561); McDavid (32568); Milton Pace Annex (32570); and Molino (32577). There are limited delivery services in Gulf Breeze (Pensacola Beach) and Navarre (Santa Rosa Island) due to hurricane damage. In these locations temporary delivery is being established for approximately 1400 residents. The St. Marks Post Office (32355) is flooded and it will be several months before it can be restored. Customers can obtain postal services at the nearby Woodville Post Office until that time.
South Florida District - All suspensions and closures have been lifted and operations are back to normal.
Alabama District - The Montgomery (ZIP Codes 360-361, 368 and 367) and the Mobile Processing and Distribution Center are operational and accepting drop shipment appointments. Only the Atmore, AL, Post Office is using generators for power.
Mississippi District - All services have been restored and the Mississippi District is fully operational. There are no reports of major highway closures.
North Florida District - The Pensacola Processing and Distribution Center (ZIP Code 325) and Panama City Processing and Distribution Center (ZIP Code 324) are operational and drop shipment appointments are being accepted as of Wednesday, July 13. All Pensacola stations are back to full operation, although Easthill Station (32503) remains without power. Other ZIP Code area 325 Post Offices without power are: Bagdad (32530); Baker (32531); Gulf Breeze Main Office (32561); McDavid (32568); Milton Pace Annex (32570); and Molino (32577). There are limited delivery services in Gulf Breeze (Pensacola Beach) and Navarre (Santa Rosa Island) due to hurricane damage. In these locations temporary delivery is being established for approximately 1400 residents. The St. Marks Post Office (32355) is flooded and it will be several months before it can be restored. Customers can obtain postal services at the nearby Woodville Post Office until that time.
South Florida District - All suspensions and closures have been lifted and operations are back to normal.
Alabama District - The Montgomery (ZIP Codes 360-361, 368 and 367) and the Mobile Processing and Distribution Center are operational and accepting drop shipment appointments. Only the Atmore, AL, Post Office is using generators for power.
Mississippi District - All services have been restored and the Mississippi District is fully operational. There are no reports of major highway closures.
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
USPS: Tropical Depression Dennis Update 7/12 5pm
Tropical Depression Dennis Update
Hurricane Dennis has now been downgraded to a tropical depression.
Here is the service update for Tuesday, July 12, 5 p.m. ET
North Florida District - The Pensacola Processing and Distribution Center (ZIP Code 325) and Panama City Processing and Distribution Center (ZIP Code 324) are operational and drop shipment appointments will resume Wednesday, July 13. Three offices in Pensacola are without power and are offering limited retail services: Nobles (32504); Myrtle Grove (32506) and Easthill Station (32503). Ten other cities have post offices without power and are also offering limited retail services: Bagdad (32530); Baker (32531); Destin/Miramar Branch (32550); Ft. Walton Beach (32548); Gonzales (32560); Gulf Breeze (32561); Navarre (32566); McDavid (32568); Milton Pace Annex (32571); and Molino (32577). The St. Marks Post Office (32355) is flooded and it will be several months before it can be restored. Customers can obtain postal services at the nearby Woodville Post Office until that time.
South Florida District - All suspensions and closures have been lifted and operations are back to normal.
Alabama District - The Montgomery Plant (ZIP Codes 360-361, 368 and 367) is operational and will begin accepting drop shipment appointments on Tuesday, July 12, at 8:00 a.m. The Mobile Plant (ZIP Codes 363-366) is operational and will begin accepting drop shipment appointments on Wednesday, July 13, at 8:00 a.m. Only eight post offices remain on power provided by generators allowing them to be fully operational.
Mississippi District - All services have been restored and the Mississippi District is fully operational. There are no reports of major highway closures as of Tuesday, July 12.
Hurricane Dennis has now been downgraded to a tropical depression.
Here is the service update for Tuesday, July 12, 5 p.m. ET
North Florida District - The Pensacola Processing and Distribution Center (ZIP Code 325) and Panama City Processing and Distribution Center (ZIP Code 324) are operational and drop shipment appointments will resume Wednesday, July 13. Three offices in Pensacola are without power and are offering limited retail services: Nobles (32504); Myrtle Grove (32506) and Easthill Station (32503). Ten other cities have post offices without power and are also offering limited retail services: Bagdad (32530); Baker (32531); Destin/Miramar Branch (32550); Ft. Walton Beach (32548); Gonzales (32560); Gulf Breeze (32561); Navarre (32566); McDavid (32568); Milton Pace Annex (32571); and Molino (32577). The St. Marks Post Office (32355) is flooded and it will be several months before it can be restored. Customers can obtain postal services at the nearby Woodville Post Office until that time.
South Florida District - All suspensions and closures have been lifted and operations are back to normal.
Alabama District - The Montgomery Plant (ZIP Codes 360-361, 368 and 367) is operational and will begin accepting drop shipment appointments on Tuesday, July 12, at 8:00 a.m. The Mobile Plant (ZIP Codes 363-366) is operational and will begin accepting drop shipment appointments on Wednesday, July 13, at 8:00 a.m. Only eight post offices remain on power provided by generators allowing them to be fully operational.
Mississippi District - All services have been restored and the Mississippi District is fully operational. There are no reports of major highway closures as of Tuesday, July 12.
Post Offices clean up after storm
DISSIPATING DENNIS
Post Offices clean up after storm
Tropical Depression Dennis is dumping rain throughout the Ohio River Valley today as Florida, Alabama and Mississippi Post Offices clean up from the deluge Dennis brought their way.
Flooded by Hurricane Dennis, the St. Marks, FL, Post Office will be closed for repairs for four months.
The Tallahassee Democrat reported that the Postal Service is working to make sure people in Pensacola and Wakulla County affected by the hurricane get their mail. One of the hardest hit offices was tiny St. Marks, FL, Post Office — flooded by the torrential downpours that accompanied Dennis.
It will take four months to repair the building, which housed only Post Office boxes and did not handle home delivery. Until St. Marks Post Office reopens, the 357 box holders can pick up their mail at the Woodville office.
Farther west in the Panhandle, many Post Offices are without power. Generators, fans and lights will be moved into the still-operable offices and service will continue. The Pensacola Post Office is open, but surrounding offices have limited retail. Because of the lack of power and the large number of employees that left the state to escape Dennis, carriers are delivering only 35% of the mail.
Home delivery today is expected to increase to 60% and be up to 100% in most places in Pensacola by Thursday.
USPS: Tropical Depression Dennis Update
Tropical Depression Dennis Update
Hurricane Dennis has now been downgraded to a tropical depression.
Here is the service update for Tuesday, July 12, 1:30 p.m. ET
North Florida District - The Pensacola Processing and Distribution Center (ZIP Code 325) has had its power restored. Drop shipments to this facility are currently suspended and conditions are being evaluated to determine when the suspension can be lifted.
Power outages continue to be a problem for many of the post offices and stations in the 325 ZIP Code area. Until power can be restored, Post Office Box, delivery and retail services are either suspended or very limited. In the 325 area, Niceville, 32578; Shalimar, 32579; Crestview, 32536, Valparaiso, 32580, and Pensacola's Warrington Station, 32507 have full power and are offering full retail and Post Office Box services. The Pensacola General Mail Facility is offering limited retail services but cannot accept Debit/Credit until telephone communication lines are restored.
Three offices in Pensacola have no power but are providing limited retail services — Nobles, 32504; Myrtle Grove, 32506 and Easthill Station, 32503. Ten associate offices have no power but are providing limited retail services — Bagdad, 32530;Baker, 32531; Destin/Miramar Branch 32550; Ft. Walton Beach,32548; Gonzales, 32560; Gulf Breeze, 32561; Navarre, 32566; McDavid, 32568; Milton Pace Annex, 32571 and Molino, 32577.
The Panama City Processing and Distribution Center is ramping up operations and will begin accepting drop shipment appointments Wednesday, July 13. The St. Marks Post Office, 32355, is flooded and customers can obtain retail services at the nearby Woodville Post Office, 32362.
South Florida District - All suspensions and closures have been lifted and operations are back to normal.
Alabama District - The Montgomery Processing and Distribution Center (ZIP Codes 360-361, 368 and 367) is operational and accepting drop shipment appointments. The Mobile Processing and Distribution Center (ZIP Codes 363-366) is operational and will begin accepting drop shipment appointments Wednesday, July 13, at 8:00 a.m. Only eight post offices are still using generator power.
Mississippi District - All services have been restored and the Mississippi District is fully operational. There are no reports of major highway closures as of Tuesday, July 12.
Monday, July 11, 2005
USPS: Tropical Depression Dennis Update
Tropical Depression Dennis Update
Hurricane Dennis has now been downgraded to a tropical depression and is heading for the Ohio River Valley. Heavy rains and high winds continue to cause flooding and power outages.
Here is the service update for Monday, July 11, 5 p.m. ET.
North Florida District - The Pensacola Processing and Distribution Center (ZIP Code 325) has had its power restored. Drop shipments to this facility are presently suspended and conditions are being evaluated to determine when the suspension can be lifted. Power outages continue to be a problem for many of the post offices and stations in the 325 ZIP Code area. Until power can be restored, Post Office Box, delivery and retail services are either suspended or very limited. In the 325 area, Niceville, 32578; Shalimar, 32579; Crestview, 32536, Valparaiso, 32580, and Pensacola's Warrington Station, 32507 have full power and are offering full retail and Post Office Box services. The Pensacola General Mail Facility is offering limited retail services but cannot accept Debit/Credit until telephone communication lines are restored. The Panama City Processing and Distribution Center is ramping up operations and will begin accepting drop shipment appointments Wednesday, July 13. The St. Marks Post Office, 32355, is flooded and customers can obtain retail services at the nearby Woodville Post Office, 32362.
South Florida District - All suspensions and closures have been lifted and operations are back to normal.
Alabama District - The Montgomery Plant (ZIP Codes 360-361, 368 and 367) is operational and will begin accepting drop shipment appointments on Tuesday, July 12, at 8:00 a.m. The Mobile Plant (ZIP Codes 363-366) is operational and will begin accepting drop shipment appointments on Wednesday, July 13, at 8:00 a.m. Flooding, power outages and lack of access are continuing to limit operations in some of the hardest hit areas. More than 50 offices are reported to be without power. As power is restored, Post Office Box, delivery and retail services will be reinstated.
Mississippi - The Gulfport Processing and Distribution Center is operational and accepting drop shipment appointments. The business mail acceptance unit is accepting mailings. Highway access continues to be limited. Delivery and retail units are operational as of Monday, July 11, although local conditions (flooding, road closures and power outages) may limit the services provided. Silas, AL , 36919; Lauderdale, MS, 39335, and Lisman, AL 36912 are without power at this time . They are offering limited retail services and are operating on generator power.
Atlanta, South Georgia and Tennessee Districts - All Plants are operational at this time. Some offices are experiencing power outages and/or flooding due to heavy rains and winds. These conditions are expected to continue Monday into Tuesday.
Hurricane Dennis has now been downgraded to a tropical depression and is heading for the Ohio River Valley. Heavy rains and high winds continue to cause flooding and power outages.
Here is the service update for Monday, July 11, 5 p.m. ET.
North Florida District - The Pensacola Processing and Distribution Center (ZIP Code 325) has had its power restored. Drop shipments to this facility are presently suspended and conditions are being evaluated to determine when the suspension can be lifted. Power outages continue to be a problem for many of the post offices and stations in the 325 ZIP Code area. Until power can be restored, Post Office Box, delivery and retail services are either suspended or very limited. In the 325 area, Niceville, 32578; Shalimar, 32579; Crestview, 32536, Valparaiso, 32580, and Pensacola's Warrington Station, 32507 have full power and are offering full retail and Post Office Box services. The Pensacola General Mail Facility is offering limited retail services but cannot accept Debit/Credit until telephone communication lines are restored. The Panama City Processing and Distribution Center is ramping up operations and will begin accepting drop shipment appointments Wednesday, July 13. The St. Marks Post Office, 32355, is flooded and customers can obtain retail services at the nearby Woodville Post Office, 32362.
South Florida District - All suspensions and closures have been lifted and operations are back to normal.
Alabama District - The Montgomery Plant (ZIP Codes 360-361, 368 and 367) is operational and will begin accepting drop shipment appointments on Tuesday, July 12, at 8:00 a.m. The Mobile Plant (ZIP Codes 363-366) is operational and will begin accepting drop shipment appointments on Wednesday, July 13, at 8:00 a.m. Flooding, power outages and lack of access are continuing to limit operations in some of the hardest hit areas. More than 50 offices are reported to be without power. As power is restored, Post Office Box, delivery and retail services will be reinstated.
Mississippi - The Gulfport Processing and Distribution Center is operational and accepting drop shipment appointments. The business mail acceptance unit is accepting mailings. Highway access continues to be limited. Delivery and retail units are operational as of Monday, July 11, although local conditions (flooding, road closures and power outages) may limit the services provided. Silas, AL , 36919; Lauderdale, MS, 39335, and Lisman, AL 36912 are without power at this time . They are offering limited retail services and are operating on generator power.
Atlanta, South Georgia and Tennessee Districts - All Plants are operational at this time. Some offices are experiencing power outages and/or flooding due to heavy rains and winds. These conditions are expected to continue Monday into Tuesday.
USPS: Hurricane Dennis Overview
TRACKING DENNIS. Hurricane-force winds, heavy rains, tornadoes and flooding have left more than 500,000 Alabama and Florida homes without power. This after hurricane Dennis made landfall near Pensacola, FL, yesterday afternoon then headed inland toward Alabama. Officials say it may take up to three weeks to restore power. Florida, Alabama and Mississippi have been declared disaster areas.
Postal facilities in the storm’s path were closed Friday and then Saturday as the storm made its way past the Florida Keys and up the Gulf Coast. Offices in Pensacola and Panama City, FL, closed early Saturday in preparation for the hurricane.
In Alabama, all postal facilities in the Mobile service area closed and Montgomery P&DC suspended operations as evacuations and curfews were enforced. Both facilities are expected to be open today. In Mississippi, Gulfport P&DC remained open throughout the storm, but road closures limited access to the facility. Get service updates at usps.com.
Postal facilities in the storm’s path were closed Friday and then Saturday as the storm made its way past the Florida Keys and up the Gulf Coast. Offices in Pensacola and Panama City, FL, closed early Saturday in preparation for the hurricane.
In Alabama, all postal facilities in the Mobile service area closed and Montgomery P&DC suspended operations as evacuations and curfews were enforced. Both facilities are expected to be open today. In Mississippi, Gulfport P&DC remained open throughout the storm, but road closures limited access to the facility. Get service updates at usps.com.
UPS Expands Early Morning Delivery Zips by Thousands
UPS Expands Early Morning Delivery Zips by Thousands
ATLANTA, July 11, 2005 – UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it has expanded its U.S. premium early morning delivery territory with more than 7,200 new ZIP codes. The move extends UPS's leadership for early morning delivery with service to some 19,200 ZIP codes across the country.
With these additions, more than 77 percent of the population can receive UPS Next Day Air® Early A.M.® deliveries up to two hours prior to regular guaranteed overnight service, or as early as 8:00 a.m. in some areas.
UPS was the first express carrier to offer this early morning product nearly 10 years ago. This guaranteed service provides an option for both urgent need shipments and daily early morning stock replenishment. Saturday service is also available to certain destinations.
"The strength of the UPS integrated network is our ability to tighten operations and flex our system to respond to changing customer needs," said Rick Campana, UPS marketing vice president. "Now, we can offer shippers an expanded early morning territory to reach more of their customers with this premium service."
The need for earlier UPS deliveries in outer metro areas has been fueled by technology, infrastructure growth and increasingly mobile workforces. Examples of when UPS Next Day Air Early A.M. makes a difference can vary from the medical center requesting an early shipment of different heart valves before morning surgery to the industrial equipment distributor who wants a part for a service technician to pick up enroute to a customer repair. Early morning premium shipments leverage time zone differences, so that signed licensing agreements can arrive in Silicon Valley prior to a morning teleconference with East Coast software developers.
Shipment to the expanded destinations for UPS Next Day Air Early A.M. can be processed on Web-based systems such as UPS Internet Shipping and UPS CampusShip™. Next week, more than 400,000 installed UPS WorldShip® proprietary systems will automatically add the new Zip code destinations, and UPS compatible systems will be available for upgrades. A complete listing of UPS Next Day Air Early A.M. Zip codes is available on UPS.com.
ATLANTA, July 11, 2005 – UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it has expanded its U.S. premium early morning delivery territory with more than 7,200 new ZIP codes. The move extends UPS's leadership for early morning delivery with service to some 19,200 ZIP codes across the country.
With these additions, more than 77 percent of the population can receive UPS Next Day Air® Early A.M.® deliveries up to two hours prior to regular guaranteed overnight service, or as early as 8:00 a.m. in some areas.
UPS was the first express carrier to offer this early morning product nearly 10 years ago. This guaranteed service provides an option for both urgent need shipments and daily early morning stock replenishment. Saturday service is also available to certain destinations.
"The strength of the UPS integrated network is our ability to tighten operations and flex our system to respond to changing customer needs," said Rick Campana, UPS marketing vice president. "Now, we can offer shippers an expanded early morning territory to reach more of their customers with this premium service."
The need for earlier UPS deliveries in outer metro areas has been fueled by technology, infrastructure growth and increasingly mobile workforces. Examples of when UPS Next Day Air Early A.M. makes a difference can vary from the medical center requesting an early shipment of different heart valves before morning surgery to the industrial equipment distributor who wants a part for a service technician to pick up enroute to a customer repair. Early morning premium shipments leverage time zone differences, so that signed licensing agreements can arrive in Silicon Valley prior to a morning teleconference with East Coast software developers.
Shipment to the expanded destinations for UPS Next Day Air Early A.M. can be processed on Web-based systems such as UPS Internet Shipping and UPS CampusShip™. Next week, more than 400,000 installed UPS WorldShip® proprietary systems will automatically add the new Zip code destinations, and UPS compatible systems will be available for upgrades. A complete listing of UPS Next Day Air Early A.M. Zip codes is available on UPS.com.
USPS: Hurricane Dennis Update #6
Hurricane Dennis Update
Hurricane Dennis has been downgraded to a tropical storm and is heading for the Ohio River Valley. Heavy rains and high winds continue to cause flooding and power outages.
Here is the service update for Monday, July 11, 12 p.m. ET.
North Florida District - The Pensacola Processing and Distribution Center (ZIP Code 325) remains without power. Drop shipments to this facility are suspended until further notice. Power remains out to most Post Offices and stations in the 325 ZIP Code area. Until power can be restored, Post Office Box, delivery and retail services are either suspended or very limited. In the Pensacola area, Niceville, 32578; Shalimar, 32579; Crestview, 32536, and Valparaiso, 32580, have power and PO Box, delivery and retail services are gradually being restored. The Panama City Processing and Distribution Center is ramping up operations and will begin accepting drop shipment appointments Wednesday, July 13. The St. Marks Post Office, 32355, is flooded and customers can obtain retail services at the nearby Woodville Post Office, 32362.
South Florida District - All suspensions and closures have been lifted and operations are back to normal.
Alabama District - The Montgomery Plant (ZIP Codes 360-361, 368 and 367) and Mobile Plant (ZIP Codes 363-366) are beginning to ramp up their operations and plan to begin accepting drop shipment appointments Wednesday, July 13. Flooding, power outages and lack of access are continuing to limit operations in some of the hardest hit areas. More than 50 offices are reported to be without power. As power is restored, Post Office Box, delivery and retail services will be reinstated.
Mississippi District - The Gulfport Processing and Distribution Center is operational and accepting drop shipment appointments. The business mail acceptance unit is accepting mailings. Highway access continues to be limited. Delivery and retail units are operational as of Monday, July 11, although local conditions (flooding, road closures and power outages) may limit the services provided. York, AL; Gilbertown, AL; Toxey, AL; Silas, AL; Marion, MS, and Lauderdale, MS, are without power at this time.
Atlanta, South Georgia and Tennessee Districts - All Plants are operational at this time. Some offices are experiencing power outages and/or flooding due to heavy rains and winds. These conditions are expected to continue Monday into Tuesday.
Hurricane Dennis has been downgraded to a tropical storm and is heading for the Ohio River Valley. Heavy rains and high winds continue to cause flooding and power outages.
Here is the service update for Monday, July 11, 12 p.m. ET.
North Florida District - The Pensacola Processing and Distribution Center (ZIP Code 325) remains without power. Drop shipments to this facility are suspended until further notice. Power remains out to most Post Offices and stations in the 325 ZIP Code area. Until power can be restored, Post Office Box, delivery and retail services are either suspended or very limited. In the Pensacola area, Niceville, 32578; Shalimar, 32579; Crestview, 32536, and Valparaiso, 32580, have power and PO Box, delivery and retail services are gradually being restored. The Panama City Processing and Distribution Center is ramping up operations and will begin accepting drop shipment appointments Wednesday, July 13. The St. Marks Post Office, 32355, is flooded and customers can obtain retail services at the nearby Woodville Post Office, 32362.
South Florida District - All suspensions and closures have been lifted and operations are back to normal.
Alabama District - The Montgomery Plant (ZIP Codes 360-361, 368 and 367) and Mobile Plant (ZIP Codes 363-366) are beginning to ramp up their operations and plan to begin accepting drop shipment appointments Wednesday, July 13. Flooding, power outages and lack of access are continuing to limit operations in some of the hardest hit areas. More than 50 offices are reported to be without power. As power is restored, Post Office Box, delivery and retail services will be reinstated.
Mississippi District - The Gulfport Processing and Distribution Center is operational and accepting drop shipment appointments. The business mail acceptance unit is accepting mailings. Highway access continues to be limited. Delivery and retail units are operational as of Monday, July 11, although local conditions (flooding, road closures and power outages) may limit the services provided. York, AL; Gilbertown, AL; Toxey, AL; Silas, AL; Marion, MS, and Lauderdale, MS, are without power at this time.
Atlanta, South Georgia and Tennessee Districts - All Plants are operational at this time. Some offices are experiencing power outages and/or flooding due to heavy rains and winds. These conditions are expected to continue Monday into Tuesday.
Sunday, July 10, 2005
USPS: Hurricane Dennis Update #5
Hurricane Dennis Update
Here is the latest service update as of July 10, 6 p.m. ET.
Hurricane Dennis has reached land in the Pensacola, FL, area with winds at 120 mph. It is moving inland with continued high winds and extremely heavy rainfall. Reports of flooding and power outages are being received. This message will be updated as information becomes available. Updates will occur no less than twice daily for as long as necessary.
North Florida District - All postal facilities in ZIP Code area 325 — including the Pensacola Processing and Distribution Center and all delivery and retail units — are closed at this time. Drop shipments to these facilities are suspended. Express Mail scheduled for delivery Sunday, July 10, will not be delivered until conditions are safe to do so. Panama City (ZIP Code area 324) is also closed to drop shipments at the plant and delivery and retail units. Information about delivery, Post Office Box, retail services and processing and distribution center operations will be updated once the impact of the hurricane is known.
South Florida District - All suspensions and closures have been lifted. Normal operations are expected beginning Monday, July 11.
Alabama District - All postal facilities in the Mobile area are closed at this time. Many power outages are being reported. The Montgomery Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) operations have been suspended until further notice. All Drop Shipments to the Montgomery P&DC (ZIP Code 360-361, 368 and 367) and Mobile P&DC (ZIP Code 363-366) are suspended. This message will be updated with individual office closure information once the impact of the hurricane is known.
Mississippi District - The Gulfport Processing and Distribution Center is operational and accepting drop shipments. Accessibility to the plant is limited with many highway closures being reported. Customer service delivery and retail units are expected to be in operation on Monday, July 11, although some local conditions (flooding, power outages) may limit the services provided.
Current Postition of Hurricane Dennis 7/10/05 10:00 am EST
Below image shows locations of Pensacola Florida Post Offices in the direct path of Hurricane Dennis.:
For more information visit the National Weather Services website at
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/211359.shtml?5day
For more information visit the National Weather Services website athttp://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/211359.shtml?5day
USPS: Hurricane Dennis Update - Category 4 Storm Nearing Coast
Hurricane Dennis Update
Hurricane Dennis is nearing land as a Category 4 and is the most intense hurricane to ever reach land in the Gulf Coast area this early in hurricane season. Wide-spread damage, flooding and power outages are expected. It is anticipated that communications will be difficult for the first 24 hours after the hurricane reaches landfall. This message will be updated as information becomes available. Updates will occur no less than twice daily for as long as necessary.
Here are the most recent service updates as of 1 p.m. ET, July 10:
North Florida District - All postal facilities in ZIP Code areas 325, including the Pensacola Processing and Distribution Center, Delivery and Retail Units are presently closed. Pensacola is believed to be in the direct path of Hurricane Dennis as it comes on shore. No Express Mail delivery will be made Sunday, July 10 and drop shipments within the 325 ZIP Code area are suspended. Delivery, Post Office Box and Retail Services information will be updated once the impact of the hurricane is known. Panama City (ZIP Code area 324) is also closed to Drop Shipments at the plant and in its delivery and retail units under further notice. In the Panama City area, delivery and customer service operations are expected to be normal on Monday morning.
Alabama District - All postal facilities in the Mobile area are presently closed. Mobile is believed to be in the direct path of Hurricane Dennis as it reaches landfall. All Drop Shipments to the Mobile Processing and Distribution Center (ZIP Code areas 363-366) or its surrounding delivery and retail facilities (ZIP Code areas 365, 366) are suspended until further notice. This message will be updated with individual office closures as soon as that information is known.
South Florida District - All suspensions and closures have been lifted. Normal operations are expected beginning Monday, July 11.
Mississippi District - Drop Shipments to the Gulfport Plant (ZIP Code Area 394-396) and its surrounding delivery and retail facilities (ZIP Code area 395) are suspended until further notice. This message will be updated with individual office closures as soon as that information is known.
UPS: Hurricane Affecting Parts of Florida
Hurricane Affecting Parts of Florida
Service Update
Parts of Florida are experiencing transportation disruption as a result of Hurricane Dennis. UPS services, including scheduled pickup, delivery, and On-Call Pickup Services may be delayed in the affected areas. The hurricane may also affect the scheduled hours at UPS Customer Centers.
To track your UPS packages or shipments, please click on the "Tracking" tab on the UPS website.
Service Update
Parts of Florida are experiencing transportation disruption as a result of Hurricane Dennis. UPS services, including scheduled pickup, delivery, and On-Call Pickup Services may be delayed in the affected areas. The hurricane may also affect the scheduled hours at UPS Customer Centers.
To track your UPS packages or shipments, please click on the "Tracking" tab on the UPS website.
FedEx: Severe Weather Disruption - Hurricane Dennis
FedEx News
Severe Weather Disruption
Hurricane Dennis
The west coast of Florida and the gulf areas along the Florida panhandle, across to AL and MS to New Orleans, are preparing for Hurricane Dennis. FedEx may have limited access to conduct pickups and deliveries in affected areas. For the latest package status information, please use our tracking feature at fedex.com.
Severe Weather Disruption
Hurricane Dennis
The west coast of Florida and the gulf areas along the Florida panhandle, across to AL and MS to New Orleans, are preparing for Hurricane Dennis. FedEx may have limited access to conduct pickups and deliveries in affected areas. For the latest package status information, please use our tracking feature at fedex.com.
Saturday, July 09, 2005
Hurricane Dennis Update #3 - FL, AL, MS Closures
Hurricane Dennis Update
Hurricane Dennis continues to move towards landfall in the Gulf Coast. Conditions are expected to worsen throughout the next 48-72 hours and updates will be provided at least twice a day for as long as necessary.
Here are the most recent service updates as of 6 p.m. ET, July 9:
North Florida District - Hurricane Dennis is expected to reach landfall in the Pensacola area Sunday afternoon. The Pensacola airport is closing today, July 9, at 8 p.m. Any transportation from the Jacksonville Bulk Mail Center scheduled to arrive in Pensacola after 8 p.m. will be canceled. The Pensacola Processing and Distribution Center will operate until 8 p.m. and then operations will be suspended until Monday at 7 a.m. Due to widespread evacuations, many areas in ZIP Codes 325 did not have delivery and/or retail services Saturday. Depending on conditions, plans are to resume delivery and retail operations Monday, July 11. Destination Delivery Unit Drop Shipments to ZIP Codes within 324 and 325 are suspended until further notice. Drop Shipments into both the Pensacola and Panama City Processing and Distribution Centers are suspended until further notice.
Alabama District - Mobile County and Baldwin County south of Interstate 10 have begun mandatory evacuation. Interstate 65 is closed to southbound traffic from Stockton to Montgomery. The Mobile Processing and Distribution Center is operating without power. Drop shipments to the Mobile P&DC are being accepted until midnight Saturday, July 9. Due to road closures, accessibility to the Mobile P&DC is very limited. Mandatory evacuations are in place and restricted delivery* and retail services are offered, however, most units in the following ZIP Codes will close as soon as the carriers return to the office: Mobile County - ZIP Codes, 36509, 36525, 36575, 36572, 36582, 36541, 36560, 36523, 36505, 36512, 36528, 36601, 36587, 36571, 36568, 36521, 36522 and 36544; Baldwin County - ZIP Codes 36526, 36551, 36567, 36574, 36532, 36535, 36576, 36580, 36530, 36535, 36549, 36511, 36542, and 36561.
South Florida District - The hurricane warning is still in effect for the lower Keys. It has been lifted for the upper and middle Keys. Tropical storm warnings remain in effect from the Golden Isles (Miami/Dade County) south to middle Keys. Due to power outages, the following Florida retail units are not operational: MLK Miami, 33147; Ocean View Miami Beach, 33140; Marathon, 33050; Miami Springs Finance Unit, 33266; Shenandoah, 33245; Edison Center, 33151, and Flamingo, 33027. The following units are closed for delivery, Post Office Box and retail services as well as carrier pickup online notification: Key West and Flagler Beach Finance Unit - ZIP Codes 33040, 33041 and 33045; Summerland Key, 33042; Long Key, 33001, and Big Pine Key, 33043.
Mississippi District - Gulfport area is under voluntary evacuation orders with a 5 p.m. curfew. The Gulfport Processing and Distribution Center is operational. Employees with postal identification are being permitted to travel to and from work after curfew.
* Restricted delivery is Express Mail, medications, First Class Mail providing we have access to the area (no downed power lines, flooded roads, etc.)
Hurricane Dennis continues to move towards landfall in the Gulf Coast. Conditions are expected to worsen throughout the next 48-72 hours and updates will be provided at least twice a day for as long as necessary.
Here are the most recent service updates as of 6 p.m. ET, July 9:
North Florida District - Hurricane Dennis is expected to reach landfall in the Pensacola area Sunday afternoon. The Pensacola airport is closing today, July 9, at 8 p.m. Any transportation from the Jacksonville Bulk Mail Center scheduled to arrive in Pensacola after 8 p.m. will be canceled. The Pensacola Processing and Distribution Center will operate until 8 p.m. and then operations will be suspended until Monday at 7 a.m. Due to widespread evacuations, many areas in ZIP Codes 325 did not have delivery and/or retail services Saturday. Depending on conditions, plans are to resume delivery and retail operations Monday, July 11. Destination Delivery Unit Drop Shipments to ZIP Codes within 324 and 325 are suspended until further notice. Drop Shipments into both the Pensacola and Panama City Processing and Distribution Centers are suspended until further notice.
Alabama District - Mobile County and Baldwin County south of Interstate 10 have begun mandatory evacuation. Interstate 65 is closed to southbound traffic from Stockton to Montgomery. The Mobile Processing and Distribution Center is operating without power. Drop shipments to the Mobile P&DC are being accepted until midnight Saturday, July 9. Due to road closures, accessibility to the Mobile P&DC is very limited. Mandatory evacuations are in place and restricted delivery* and retail services are offered, however, most units in the following ZIP Codes will close as soon as the carriers return to the office: Mobile County - ZIP Codes, 36509, 36525, 36575, 36572, 36582, 36541, 36560, 36523, 36505, 36512, 36528, 36601, 36587, 36571, 36568, 36521, 36522 and 36544; Baldwin County - ZIP Codes 36526, 36551, 36567, 36574, 36532, 36535, 36576, 36580, 36530, 36535, 36549, 36511, 36542, and 36561.
South Florida District - The hurricane warning is still in effect for the lower Keys. It has been lifted for the upper and middle Keys. Tropical storm warnings remain in effect from the Golden Isles (Miami/Dade County) south to middle Keys. Due to power outages, the following Florida retail units are not operational: MLK Miami, 33147; Ocean View Miami Beach, 33140; Marathon, 33050; Miami Springs Finance Unit, 33266; Shenandoah, 33245; Edison Center, 33151, and Flamingo, 33027. The following units are closed for delivery, Post Office Box and retail services as well as carrier pickup online notification: Key West and Flagler Beach Finance Unit - ZIP Codes 33040, 33041 and 33045; Summerland Key, 33042; Long Key, 33001, and Big Pine Key, 33043.
Mississippi District - Gulfport area is under voluntary evacuation orders with a 5 p.m. curfew. The Gulfport Processing and Distribution Center is operational. Employees with postal identification are being permitted to travel to and from work after curfew.
* Restricted delivery is Express Mail, medications, First Class Mail providing we have access to the area (no downed power lines, flooded roads, etc.)
Friday, July 08, 2005
USPS: Hurricane Dennis Update #2
Hurricane Dennis Update
July 8, 2005, 5:30 p.m. EST
Hurricane Dennis has caused the following suspensions of service:
South Florida District - Beginning Friday, July 8 — Key West, FL, (ZIP Codes 33040 and 33041) and Flagler Beach, FL, 33045. Also closed are Summerland Key, FL, 33042, and Big Pine Key, FL, 33043. Post Office Box, retail lobby, delivery services and Carrier Pickup Online Notification for these offices are all suspended at this time. Drop shipment appointments to these locations also are canceled until further notice.
North Florida District - Effective Friday, July 8, 8:00 p.m. EDT — The Pensacola, FL Plant (325 ZIP Code area) will suspend acceptance of all drop shipments. Drop Shipments into all delivery units in the 325 ZIP Code area are also suspended until further notice. Retail and delivery service in this area has not been suspended at the present time.
As the situation changes, this information will be updated.
July 8, 2005, 5:30 p.m. EST
Hurricane Dennis has caused the following suspensions of service:
South Florida District - Beginning Friday, July 8 — Key West, FL, (ZIP Codes 33040 and 33041) and Flagler Beach, FL, 33045. Also closed are Summerland Key, FL, 33042, and Big Pine Key, FL, 33043. Post Office Box, retail lobby, delivery services and Carrier Pickup Online Notification for these offices are all suspended at this time. Drop shipment appointments to these locations also are canceled until further notice.
North Florida District - Effective Friday, July 8, 8:00 p.m. EDT — The Pensacola, FL Plant (325 ZIP Code area) will suspend acceptance of all drop shipments. Drop Shipments into all delivery units in the 325 ZIP Code area are also suspended until further notice. Retail and delivery service in this area has not been suspended at the present time.
As the situation changes, this information will be updated.
USPS: Hurricane Dennis Update - Some Florida Post Offices Close
Hurricane Dennis Update
Hurricane Dennis has caused the South Florida District to close the following offices for business beginning Friday, July 8 — Key West, FL, (ZIP Codes 33040 and 33041) and Flagler Beach, FL, 33045. Also closed are Summerland Key, FL, 33042, and Big Pine Key, FL, 33043. Post Office Box, retail lobby, delivery services and Carrier Pickup Online Notification for these offices are all suspended at this time. Drop shipment appointments to these locations also are canceled until further notice.Look for more updates as Hurricane Dennis reaches landfall.
Hurricane Dennis has caused the South Florida District to close the following offices for business beginning Friday, July 8 — Key West, FL, (ZIP Codes 33040 and 33041) and Flagler Beach, FL, 33045. Also closed are Summerland Key, FL, 33042, and Big Pine Key, FL, 33043. Post Office Box, retail lobby, delivery services and Carrier Pickup Online Notification for these offices are all suspended at this time. Drop shipment appointments to these locations also are canceled until further notice.Look for more updates as Hurricane Dennis reaches landfall.
USPS: HEIGHTENED SECURITY MEASURES
HEIGHTENED SECURITY MEASURES. The federal government has increased the threat level from Yellow or “elevated” to Orange or “high risk” for all mass transit systems — including regional and intercity passenger rail, subway and metropolitan bus systems in the United States. This is being done out of an abundance of caution following yesterday’s bombings in London.
As a result of the increased risk level, USPS employees have been asked to increase their attention to security of the mail, postal facilities and vehicles and to exercise caution in performance of their duties. This includes taking extra care when accepting mail at the counter and exercising caution when collecting and delivering mail. Carriers and other employees are asked to report immediately any suspicious mail items to Postal Inspectors and local law enforcement officials.
UPS: London Service Update
London service update
Deliveries to and collections from certain postcode areas in London remain suspended as a result of street closures arising from the terrorist attacks on July 7th. These postcodes include: EC2, EC3, NW1, W2, WC1. UPS volume collected in London on July 7th departed as scheduled. Normal services are expected to resume on Monday 11th July subject to any remaining restrictions imposed by the authorities. Customers can call UPS for service details or track their shipments via ups.com for scanning updates.
Deliveries to and collections from certain postcode areas in London remain suspended as a result of street closures arising from the terrorist attacks on July 7th. These postcodes include: EC2, EC3, NW1, W2, WC1. UPS volume collected in London on July 7th departed as scheduled. Normal services are expected to resume on Monday 11th July subject to any remaining restrictions imposed by the authorities. Customers can call UPS for service details or track their shipments via ups.com for scanning updates.
MAIL DELAYS EXPECTED THROUGHOUT ENGLAND
MAIL DELAYS EXPECTED THROUGHOUT ENGLAND. The Daily Telegraph (U.K.) and DMNews report that Royal Mail said its vehicles were unable to move in or out of London after a series of explosions occurred there yesterday. The article noted that around 25 percent of the United Kingdom’s mail moves through London. As a result, Royal Mail said disruptions likely would be felt across the country. Parcel deliveries worldwide also will be affected, the article said.
USPS: Hybrid electric vehicle being tested
SOCKET TO ’EM
Hybrid electric vehicle being tested
Waltham Vehicle Maintenance Facility in Boston, MA, is home to a new hybrid electric two-ton vehicle being tested for one year by the Postal Service.
Fuel economy is expected to improve significantly while air pollution could be reduced up to 50% if electric hybrid vehicles like the one USPS is testing in Massachusetts were used.
The hybrid is on loan, at no cost to USPS, from Azure Dynamics, an electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturer, while the company works on converting USPS two-ton vehicles to parallel hybrid electric — a more advanced hybrid technology.
“We’re pursuing hybrid electric technology to address fuel cost and air pollution issues,” says Engineering VP Walter O’Tormey. USPS is currently operating 30 all-electric Azure vehicles in New York.
The loaned vehicle uses a battery and a small diesel engine for power, along with regenerative braking technology to charge the battery.
Hybrid electric vehicle being tested
Waltham Vehicle Maintenance Facility in Boston, MA, is home to a new hybrid electric two-ton vehicle being tested for one year by the Postal Service.
Fuel economy is expected to improve significantly while air pollution could be reduced up to 50% if electric hybrid vehicles like the one USPS is testing in Massachusetts were used.
The hybrid is on loan, at no cost to USPS, from Azure Dynamics, an electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturer, while the company works on converting USPS two-ton vehicles to parallel hybrid electric — a more advanced hybrid technology.
“We’re pursuing hybrid electric technology to address fuel cost and air pollution issues,” says Engineering VP Walter O’Tormey. USPS is currently operating 30 all-electric Azure vehicles in New York.
The loaned vehicle uses a battery and a small diesel engine for power, along with regenerative braking technology to charge the battery.
Thursday, July 07, 2005
Rural carriers to get right-hand-drive vehicles
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Rural carriers to get right-hand-drive vehicles
The USPS Board of Governors recently agreed to purchase 3,120 minivans to replace some of its right-hand-drive vehicles in urban areas. USPS has awarded a contract for the minivans to DaimlerChrysler Motors to supply the vehicles by Nov. 30, this year.
This is the second phase of a plan to provide additional postal-owned vehicles to rural carriers. In 2002, the Board approved the purchase of 6,240 minivans for city carriers, with the residual right-hand drive vehicles being transferred for rural carrier use.
The Postal Service has committed to sending 15,000 right-hand-drive vehicles — some of them already part of the urban fleet — to rural carriers by 2008.
Rural carriers to get right-hand-drive vehicles
The USPS Board of Governors recently agreed to purchase 3,120 minivans to replace some of its right-hand-drive vehicles in urban areas. USPS has awarded a contract for the minivans to DaimlerChrysler Motors to supply the vehicles by Nov. 30, this year.
This is the second phase of a plan to provide additional postal-owned vehicles to rural carriers. In 2002, the Board approved the purchase of 6,240 minivans for city carriers, with the residual right-hand drive vehicles being transferred for rural carrier use.
The Postal Service has committed to sending 15,000 right-hand-drive vehicles — some of them already part of the urban fleet — to rural carriers by 2008.
USPS: HIGH SECURITY FOR HARRY POTTER BOOK
HIGH SECURITY FOR HARRY POTTER BOOK. The New York Times reports that extensive security measures — jointly organized by the publisher, retailers, wholesale distributors and delivery companies — are in place to make sure no copies of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince go astray before 12:01 a.m. on July 16, the official time of release for the latest installment in the J. K. Rowling series. The article said that over the next 9 days, Amazon and other online retailers will turn over more than 1 million copies of the Potter book, most of which will be delivered by USPS on July 16.
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
Amazon.com 10th Anniversary Special Deliveries by UPS
Just months after Amazon.com first opened its online doors in 1995, UPS became an important partner to help them write a unique story of modern business.
As part of Amazon.com's 10th Anniversary Celebration, UPS is providing very special deliveries with a host of celebrities (See the photos).
But there is much more to the story about UPS's involvement with Amazon.com over the years.
Learn more about the Amazon.com Special Deliveries
Learn more about UPS and Amazon.com
Quick Facts
Both Amazon.com and UPS were founded in Seattle, Washington – UPS in 1907 and Amazon.com in 1995.
During the past ten years, UPS estimates it has made more than 175 million deliveries for Amazon.com.
Most UPS drivers make at least one Amazon.com delivery each week.
UPS Expands Technology for Greater Inbound Visibility
ATLANTA, July 5, 2005 - UPS (NYSE:UPS) today unveiled a technology enhancement that automatically notifies customers of every package in the UPS system moving toward them, providing a new tool to better manage the demands of business.
The software technology opening a new "window" into the UPS system is called UPS Quantum ViewSM Inbound and represents the most recent addition to the UPS Quantum ViewSM suite of visibility services.
Quantum View Inbound provides proactive notification of UPS air express, ground and international packages that are en route to the receiver's location. The technology helps businesses better prepare for delivery activities in such areas as staffing, accounting, stocking and customer service.
The strength of Quantum View Inbound lies in UPS's proprietary "address matching" system that retains multiple variations of street addresses within the United States. For example, for a package destined to Atlanta, Ga., shippers might enter "55 Glenlake Parkway, NE," or possibly "55 Glenlake Pkwy" or "55 Glen Lake."
In addition to Quantum View's ability to match to different addresses, it also recognizes variations in business names such as UPS and UPS, Inc. This is a unique feature that sets the system apart from other address matching technologies. Once this information is filtered and matched to the recipient, the customer is then able to see inbound shipments to their address or another designated location.
"The ability to see what shipments are scheduled to arrive is extremely useful to businesses because it enables them to make educated decisions about workforce and inventory planning," said Jordan Colletta, UPS vice president of e-commerce marketing. "Prior to Quantum View Inbound, visibility of incoming packages had eluded transportation managers, but we're confident UPS has cracked the code with its powerful address matching system."
One company using Quantum View Inbound has already experienced significant savings. Bullock & Jones, a San Francisco retailer of fine men's clothing and sportswear for more than 150 years, has improved its catalog and online retail operations by precisely forecasting necessary staffing needs for incoming inventory based on information provided by UPS Quantum View Inbound. In fact, Bullock & Jones estimates it has reduced the time it takes to process newly arrived inventory from suppliers by approximately 15 percent.
Prior to using the service, Bullock & Jones relied on weekly and bi-weekly faxes and e-mails from suppliers to obtain the status of orders en route. This manual process was much less efficient and far less reliable than the automation provided by Quantum View Inbound. In addition to better warehouse planning, Bullock & Jones is also able to quickly determine if an order is delayed. This helps them maintain their reputation for outstanding service because they are then able to notify customers proactively that their purchase may not arrive as scheduled.
Quantum View Inbound is available in multiple file formats, including CSV, XML, TEXT, EDI and Web-based HTML. There is no charge for the service to UPS account holders. More information on UPS Quantum View Manage and an online demo is available at UPS.com/qvdemo.
The software technology opening a new "window" into the UPS system is called UPS Quantum ViewSM Inbound and represents the most recent addition to the UPS Quantum ViewSM suite of visibility services.
Quantum View Inbound provides proactive notification of UPS air express, ground and international packages that are en route to the receiver's location. The technology helps businesses better prepare for delivery activities in such areas as staffing, accounting, stocking and customer service.
The strength of Quantum View Inbound lies in UPS's proprietary "address matching" system that retains multiple variations of street addresses within the United States. For example, for a package destined to Atlanta, Ga., shippers might enter "55 Glenlake Parkway, NE," or possibly "55 Glenlake Pkwy" or "55 Glen Lake."
In addition to Quantum View's ability to match to different addresses, it also recognizes variations in business names such as UPS and UPS, Inc. This is a unique feature that sets the system apart from other address matching technologies. Once this information is filtered and matched to the recipient, the customer is then able to see inbound shipments to their address or another designated location.
"The ability to see what shipments are scheduled to arrive is extremely useful to businesses because it enables them to make educated decisions about workforce and inventory planning," said Jordan Colletta, UPS vice president of e-commerce marketing. "Prior to Quantum View Inbound, visibility of incoming packages had eluded transportation managers, but we're confident UPS has cracked the code with its powerful address matching system."
One company using Quantum View Inbound has already experienced significant savings. Bullock & Jones, a San Francisco retailer of fine men's clothing and sportswear for more than 150 years, has improved its catalog and online retail operations by precisely forecasting necessary staffing needs for incoming inventory based on information provided by UPS Quantum View Inbound. In fact, Bullock & Jones estimates it has reduced the time it takes to process newly arrived inventory from suppliers by approximately 15 percent.
Prior to using the service, Bullock & Jones relied on weekly and bi-weekly faxes and e-mails from suppliers to obtain the status of orders en route. This manual process was much less efficient and far less reliable than the automation provided by Quantum View Inbound. In addition to better warehouse planning, Bullock & Jones is also able to quickly determine if an order is delayed. This helps them maintain their reputation for outstanding service because they are then able to notify customers proactively that their purchase may not arrive as scheduled.
Quantum View Inbound is available in multiple file formats, including CSV, XML, TEXT, EDI and Web-based HTML. There is no charge for the service to UPS account holders. More information on UPS Quantum View Manage and an online demo is available at UPS.com/qvdemo.
USPS: Global Express Guaranteed: A YEAR OF SUCCESS
A YEAR OF SUCCESS. The Postal Service’s premium international expedited service, Global Express Guaranteed (GXG), ends its first year with alliance partner FedEx on a high note. Sales volume and revenue are 50% higher than last year under the previous global expedited program.GXG provides reliable, competitively-priced, date-certain delivery to more than 190 countries with service to major markets in 1-3 days. The service is available at thousands of postal retail locations and usps.com.
SEMIPOSTAL SALES STRONG
SEMIPOSTAL SALES STRONG. Since their July 1998 unveiling, sales of nearly 627 million Breast Cancer semipostals have generated more than $45.6 million for research at the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Programs. Since October 2003, the sale of 27.5 million Stop Family Violence stamps has generated $1.97 million for Department of Health and Human Services programs.
Saturday, July 02, 2005
USPS: CLEANING UP 11 MILLION PACKAGES.
CLEANING UP 11 MILLION PACKAGES. Stamford, CT, skin care and beauty product company Bath Nation shipped the 11 millionth package through Carrier Pickup Online Notification, the easy, convenient way to send packages. And, if 11 million total packages isn’t enough of a milestone, June also has been the busiest Carrier Pickup month ever — with more than 1.4 million packages collected. Carrier Pickup lets customers submit online requests for pickups the next delivery day — or up to 3 months in advance.
USPS: SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING COUNCIL.
SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING COUNCIL. USPS has launched a Small Business Marketing Council to better meet the postal needs of the nation’s 20 million small businesses. Members include National Small Business Foundation, Association of American Chamber of Commerce Executives, National Black Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Women Business Owners and other national organizations. USPS Chief Marketing Officer Anita Bizzotto will co-chair the council with Association for Postal Commerce President Gene Del Polito. Council activities will include seminars, workshops, market research, trade show exhibits and publications.
POSTAL SERVICE AWARDS CONTRACT FOR MOTOR VEHICLES
POSTAL SERVICE AWARDS CONTRACT FOR MOTOR VEHICLESWashington, D.C. - The United States Postal Service has awarded a contract to DaimlerChrysler Motors Company LLC of Auburn Hill, MI, in the amount of $60,501,660 for the production of carrier route vehicles. DaimlerChrysler Motors Company LLC was awarded this contract on June 30, 2005, and will supply the Postal Service with 3,100 left-hand drive minivans and 10 clean diesel vehicles by November 30, 2005, in a firm fixed-price contract. To complete the order, DaimlerChrysler Motors Company LLC will subcontract with OEM Systems, Inc. of Centreville, IL, a woman-owned, small business. This company will customize the vehicles to meet Postal Service needs by adding such features as interior partitions, rear mirrors and specialized floor mats.
Friday, July 01, 2005
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