Standard, Periodicals Mail acceptance suspended to storm areas
The Postal Service also announced that, effective immediately, it is not accepting any Standard or Periodicals Mail — from any source — addressed for delivery within these three-digit ZIP Code ranges: 369, 393, 394, 395, 396, 700 and 701.
This emergency action has been taken as a result of severe facility damage, evacuations and other issues resulting from Hurricane Katrina.
USPS is now formulating plans to address the handling of Standard and Periodicals Mail already in the mailstream and addressed for delivery to these seven ZIP Code areas.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
PMG: “We are doing everything we can to restore mail delivery and we are trying to make sure our employees are safe.”
PMG: “We are doing everything we can to restore mail delivery and we are trying to make sure our employees are safe.”
Thousands of residents, including Postal employees, in the hurricane ravaged areas of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama continue to struggle in the storm’s aftermath. Water continues to pour into New Orleans through breaches in two of the dikes protecting the city, roads in the four-state area remain closed, as are several airports, power is out, and many, many residents are in shelters or staying with family and friends — unable to return to their homes.
“We are doing everything we can to restore mail delivery to the people affected by Hurricane Katrina,” said PMG Jack Potter this morning. “Given that many people in those areas lost their homes, we are moving as quickly as possible to set up temporary delivery stations.”
Houston DDC employee Mary Humphrey feeds mail destined for the New Orleans delivery area onto a Bar Code Sorter.
The Postmaster General said the Postal Service is very concerned about those on subsistence and Social Security who will be expecting checks this week, noting how extremely important those checks are to them.
Thousands of residents, including Postal employees, in the hurricane ravaged areas of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama continue to struggle in the storm’s aftermath. Water continues to pour into New Orleans through breaches in two of the dikes protecting the city, roads in the four-state area remain closed, as are several airports, power is out, and many, many residents are in shelters or staying with family and friends — unable to return to their homes.
“We are doing everything we can to restore mail delivery to the people affected by Hurricane Katrina,” said PMG Jack Potter this morning. “Given that many people in those areas lost their homes, we are moving as quickly as possible to set up temporary delivery stations.”
Houston DDC employee Mary Humphrey feeds mail destined for the New Orleans delivery area onto a Bar Code Sorter.
The Postmaster General said the Postal Service is very concerned about those on subsistence and Social Security who will be expecting checks this week, noting how extremely important those checks are to them.
Express Mail Service suspended in areas damaged by Hurricane Katrina
Weather Related Service Updates
August 30, 2005 - 3 p.m. ET
Express Mail Service suspended in areas damaged by
Hurricane Katrina
Due to the significant network disruption and catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the sale of Express Mail to the following ZIP Codes is suspended:
ZIP Code City/State
365-366 Mobile, AL.
369-393 Meridian, MS.
394 Hattiesburg, MS.
395 Gulfport, MS.
396 McComb, MS.
700-701 New Orleans, LA.
703 Houma, LA.
704 Mandeville, LA.
In addition, Express Mail sold between Aug. 26 and Aug.29 to these ZIP Codes are ineligible for refunds due to Domestic Mail Classification Schedule section 182.51(h), which allows the Postal Service to deny refunds for Express Mail delayed by an “act of God.”
The Postal Service will notify customers when the service suspension is lifted.
August 30, 2005 - 3 p.m. ET
Express Mail Service suspended in areas damaged by
Hurricane Katrina
Due to the significant network disruption and catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the sale of Express Mail to the following ZIP Codes is suspended:
ZIP Code City/State
365-366 Mobile, AL.
369-393 Meridian, MS.
394 Hattiesburg, MS.
395 Gulfport, MS.
396 McComb, MS.
700-701 New Orleans, LA.
703 Houma, LA.
704 Mandeville, LA.
In addition, Express Mail sold between Aug. 26 and Aug.29 to these ZIP Codes are ineligible for refunds due to Domestic Mail Classification Schedule section 182.51(h), which allows the Postal Service to deny refunds for Express Mail delayed by an “act of God.”
The Postal Service will notify customers when the service suspension is lifted.
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Map & Satellite Path / Track of Hurricane Katrina 2005
On the following website, you will find a map of the path that Hurricane Katrina took in August 2005. In the top right hand corner you can click on the "Satellite" button and actually zoom in and see the actual building that were in Katrina's path and what it looked like before she hit. These images are older images, not live, but images before Katrina hit. Also, click on the different color balloons and you'll see the wind speed, barometric pressure, and coordinates of the location at that position.http://compooter.org/sandbox/code/google/hurricane/atlantic/?year=2005&storm=katrina
Storm disrupts service in Southwest and Southeast areas
IN KATRINA’s WAKE
Storm disrupts service in Southwest and Southeast areas
Postal officials in the Southwest and Southeast areas continue to assess the impact of Hurricane Katrina on postal operations in Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida. Many roads and most airports in the areas most heavily affected by the storms remain closed. Because of the inaccessibility of some areas, a full determination of Katrina’s long-term service impacts has not been completed. But every effort is being made to restore retail and delivery service where possible and where it can be done safely.
The safety of our employees remains the number one priority and efforts remain underway in each district to contact all affected employees. Employee Assistance Program counselors are standing by to assist employees in hurricane-ravaged locations as soon as conditions permit their entry into those areas.
With a number of key processing facilities out of service, all mailers that drop ship into affected areas have been advised of service conditions and the availability of alternate arrangements. Service updates will continue to be posted on www.usps.com.
As service is restored in some areas, destruction and heavy damage to homes and businesses will prevent regular carrier delivery. Residential and business customers will be notified of alternate delivery arrangements as soon as they have been established.
The Postal Inspection Service will be working with Louisiana District officials today to make an initial determination of the extent of infrastructure damage in New Orleans and surrounding communities.
Storm disrupts service in Southwest and Southeast areas
Postal officials in the Southwest and Southeast areas continue to assess the impact of Hurricane Katrina on postal operations in Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida. Many roads and most airports in the areas most heavily affected by the storms remain closed. Because of the inaccessibility of some areas, a full determination of Katrina’s long-term service impacts has not been completed. But every effort is being made to restore retail and delivery service where possible and where it can be done safely.
The safety of our employees remains the number one priority and efforts remain underway in each district to contact all affected employees. Employee Assistance Program counselors are standing by to assist employees in hurricane-ravaged locations as soon as conditions permit their entry into those areas.
With a number of key processing facilities out of service, all mailers that drop ship into affected areas have been advised of service conditions and the availability of alternate arrangements. Service updates will continue to be posted on www.usps.com.
As service is restored in some areas, destruction and heavy damage to homes and businesses will prevent regular carrier delivery. Residential and business customers will be notified of alternate delivery arrangements as soon as they have been established.
The Postal Inspection Service will be working with Louisiana District officials today to make an initial determination of the extent of infrastructure damage in New Orleans and surrounding communities.
USPS: Hurricane Katrina Update: August 30, 2005 - 9am ET
Weather Related Service Updates
August 30, 2005 - 9am ET
Hurricane Katrina Update:
Hurricane Katrina, now downgraded to a tropical storm, knocked out power to more than 1 million people from Louisiana to Florida's Panhandle. Officials said restoring power could take months.
The storm's impact is far from over. Forecasters say it could dump eight or more inches of rain in the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys as it makes its way north.
Louisiana District
The New Orleans Processing and Distribution Center suspended all operations at noon Sunday. No drop shipments will be accepted to ADC New Orleans 700-704 until further notice. Retail and delivery services will be suspended on Monday for all offices in ZIP Codes 700, 701, 703 and 704.
There will be no delivery today for ZIP Codes 707 and 708, including the city of Baton Rouge.
Mississippi District
As of 1 pm. the following ZIP Codes are closed in the Mississippi District:
36901, 36904, 36907, 36908, 36912, 36915, 36916, 36919, 36921, 36922, 36925, 39301, 39320, 39322, 39323, 39324, 39325, 39326, 39327, 39328, 39330, 39332, 39335, 39337, 39338, 39339, 39341, 39342, 39345, 39346, 39347, 39348, 39350, 39352, 39354, 39356, 39358, 39359, 39360, 39361, 39362, 39363, 39364, 39365, 39366, 39367, 39402, 39421, 39422, 39423, 39425, 39426, 39427, 39428, 39429, 39436, 34937, 39439, 39440, 39451, 39452, 39455, 39456, 39457, 39459, 39461, 39462, 39463, 39464, 39465, 39466, 39470, 39474, 39475, 39476, 39477, 39478, 39479, 39480, 39481, 39482, 39483, 39503, 39520, 39530, 39552, 39553, 39555, 39556, 39558, 39560, 39561, 39564, 39567, 39571, 39572, 39573, 39574, 39576, 39577, 39641, 39648
As of 1 p.m. the following ZIP Codes have partial operations and limited retail operations:
39301, 39601, 39629, 39630, 39631, 39633, 39635, 39638, 39645, 39647, 39652, 39653, 39654, 39657, 39661, 39662, 39663, 39664, 39665, 39666, 39667, 39668, 39669
Drop shipments to the Gulfport Plant and any delivery and retail units in ZIP Codes 393, 394, 395 and 396 are suspended until further notice.
Alabama District
The following ZIP Codes are closed until further notice:
36502, 36505, 36507, 36509, 36511, 36512, 36521, 36522, 36523, 36525, 36526, 36528, 36529, 36530, 36532, 36535, 36541, 36542, 36543, 36544, 36549, 36550, 36551, 36555, 36559, 36560, 36561, 36562, 36564, 36567, 36568, 36571, 36572, 36574, 36575, 36576, 36578, 36579, 36580, 36582, 36587, 36601.
The following three zones will be closed due to proximity to the Alabama/Florida state line and previous damage received: 36426, 36441 and 36480.
Mobile Main Post Office and Mobile City Stations include zones 36601, 36602, 36603, 36605, 36606, 36607, 36608, 36609, 36610, 36611, 36612, 36613, 36615, 36617, 36618, 36619, 36693 and 36695.
The Mobile Processing and Distribution Center suspended operations at 12 a.m. Monday until further notice. All drop shipments for the Mobile P&DC and the zones listed above are suspended until further notice.
Florida
The Pensacola Processing and Distribution Center suspended operations at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, and is expected to reopen today, Aug. 29, at 3:30 p.m.
All drop shipments for 325 ZIP Codes should be suspended for Monday, Aug. 29.
There will be no mail delivery or retail operations in Post Offices in the following 325 ZIP Codes on Monday, Aug. 29:
32530, 32530, 32531, 32533, 32535, 32536, 32541, 32542, 32548, 32560, 32561, 32564, 32565, 32566, 32567, 32568, 32569, 32570, 32571, 32577, 32578, 32579, 32580
Pensacola City Stations – 32501, 32503, 32504, 32506, 32507
Pensacola Plant – Tour 1 and Tour 2
Tour 3 Pensacola plant employees will report and normal operations are planned.
This message will be updated as more information becomes available.
August 30, 2005 - 9am ET
Hurricane Katrina Update:
Hurricane Katrina, now downgraded to a tropical storm, knocked out power to more than 1 million people from Louisiana to Florida's Panhandle. Officials said restoring power could take months.
The storm's impact is far from over. Forecasters say it could dump eight or more inches of rain in the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys as it makes its way north.
Louisiana District
The New Orleans Processing and Distribution Center suspended all operations at noon Sunday. No drop shipments will be accepted to ADC New Orleans 700-704 until further notice. Retail and delivery services will be suspended on Monday for all offices in ZIP Codes 700, 701, 703 and 704.
There will be no delivery today for ZIP Codes 707 and 708, including the city of Baton Rouge.
Mississippi District
As of 1 pm. the following ZIP Codes are closed in the Mississippi District:
36901, 36904, 36907, 36908, 36912, 36915, 36916, 36919, 36921, 36922, 36925, 39301, 39320, 39322, 39323, 39324, 39325, 39326, 39327, 39328, 39330, 39332, 39335, 39337, 39338, 39339, 39341, 39342, 39345, 39346, 39347, 39348, 39350, 39352, 39354, 39356, 39358, 39359, 39360, 39361, 39362, 39363, 39364, 39365, 39366, 39367, 39402, 39421, 39422, 39423, 39425, 39426, 39427, 39428, 39429, 39436, 34937, 39439, 39440, 39451, 39452, 39455, 39456, 39457, 39459, 39461, 39462, 39463, 39464, 39465, 39466, 39470, 39474, 39475, 39476, 39477, 39478, 39479, 39480, 39481, 39482, 39483, 39503, 39520, 39530, 39552, 39553, 39555, 39556, 39558, 39560, 39561, 39564, 39567, 39571, 39572, 39573, 39574, 39576, 39577, 39641, 39648
As of 1 p.m. the following ZIP Codes have partial operations and limited retail operations:
39301, 39601, 39629, 39630, 39631, 39633, 39635, 39638, 39645, 39647, 39652, 39653, 39654, 39657, 39661, 39662, 39663, 39664, 39665, 39666, 39667, 39668, 39669
Drop shipments to the Gulfport Plant and any delivery and retail units in ZIP Codes 393, 394, 395 and 396 are suspended until further notice.
Alabama District
The following ZIP Codes are closed until further notice:
36502, 36505, 36507, 36509, 36511, 36512, 36521, 36522, 36523, 36525, 36526, 36528, 36529, 36530, 36532, 36535, 36541, 36542, 36543, 36544, 36549, 36550, 36551, 36555, 36559, 36560, 36561, 36562, 36564, 36567, 36568, 36571, 36572, 36574, 36575, 36576, 36578, 36579, 36580, 36582, 36587, 36601.
The following three zones will be closed due to proximity to the Alabama/Florida state line and previous damage received: 36426, 36441 and 36480.
Mobile Main Post Office and Mobile City Stations include zones 36601, 36602, 36603, 36605, 36606, 36607, 36608, 36609, 36610, 36611, 36612, 36613, 36615, 36617, 36618, 36619, 36693 and 36695.
The Mobile Processing and Distribution Center suspended operations at 12 a.m. Monday until further notice. All drop shipments for the Mobile P&DC and the zones listed above are suspended until further notice.
Florida
The Pensacola Processing and Distribution Center suspended operations at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, and is expected to reopen today, Aug. 29, at 3:30 p.m.
All drop shipments for 325 ZIP Codes should be suspended for Monday, Aug. 29.
There will be no mail delivery or retail operations in Post Offices in the following 325 ZIP Codes on Monday, Aug. 29:
32530, 32530, 32531, 32533, 32535, 32536, 32541, 32542, 32548, 32560, 32561, 32564, 32565, 32566, 32567, 32568, 32569, 32570, 32571, 32577, 32578, 32579, 32580
Pensacola City Stations – 32501, 32503, 32504, 32506, 32507
Pensacola Plant – Tour 1 and Tour 2
Tour 3 Pensacola plant employees will report and normal operations are planned.
This message will be updated as more information becomes available.
Monday, August 29, 2005
UPS: Hurricane Katrina Service Update
Hurricane Katrina
Service Update
Coastal and inland areas of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and the Florida panhandle have been significantly impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
Our greatest concern is the safety of UPS people and their families, as well as our customers and the communities in the region.
UPS services, including scheduled pickup, delivery, and On-Call Pickup Services are delayed in the affected areas. The hurricane has also affected the scheduled hours at UPS Customer Centers.
In accordance with the UPS Terms and Conditions, service guarantees will not apply to the affected service areas at this time.
Service Update
Coastal and inland areas of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and the Florida panhandle have been significantly impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
Our greatest concern is the safety of UPS people and their families, as well as our customers and the communities in the region.
UPS services, including scheduled pickup, delivery, and On-Call Pickup Services are delayed in the affected areas. The hurricane has also affected the scheduled hours at UPS Customer Centers.
In accordance with the UPS Terms and Conditions, service guarantees will not apply to the affected service areas at this time.
USPS: Hurricane Katrina Update: 3:30 PM 8-29-05
Weather Related Service Updates
August 29, 2005 - 3:30pm ET
Hurricane Katrina Update:
Hurricane Katrina, now downgraded to a Category 1 storm, is beginning to lose some of its punch as it passes over land.
At 2 p.m. ET, the storm was centered about 20 miles south-southwest of Hattiesburg, Miss., the National Hurricane Center said. Forecasters said Katrina would continue moving toward the north at about 17 mph. It was expected to dump heavy rain in central Mississippi Monday night. The coastal storm surge flooding along the northern and northeastern Gulf of Mexico coast will begin to slowly subside later Monday, forecasters said.
Louisiana District
The New Orleans Processing and Distribution Center suspended all operations at noon Sunday. No drop shipments will be accepted to ADC New Orleans 700-704 until further notice. Retail and delivery services will be suspended on Monday for all offices in ZIP Codes 700, 701, 703 and 704.
There will be no delivery today for ZIP Codes 707 and 708, including the city of Baton Rouge.
Mississippi District
As of 1 pm. the following ZIP Codes are closed in the Mississippi District:
36901, 36904, 36907, 36908, 36912, 36915, 36916, 36919, 36921, 36922, 36925, 39301, 39320, 39322, 39323, 39324, 39325, 39326, 39327, 39328, 39330, 39332, 39335, 39337, 39338, 39339, 39341, 39342, 39345, 39346, 39347, 39348, 39350, 39352, 39354, 39356, 39358, 39359, 39360, 39361, 39362, 39363, 39364, 39365, 39366, 39367, 39402, 39421, 39422, 39423, 39425, 39426, 39427, 39428, 39429, 39436, 34937, 39439, 39440, 39451, 39452, 39455, 39456, 39457, 39459, 39461, 39462, 39463, 39464, 39465, 39466, 39470, 39474, 39475, 39476, 39477, 39478, 39479, 39480, 39481, 39482, 39483, 39503, 39520, 39530, 39552, 39553, 39555, 39556, 39558, 39560, 39561, 39564, 39567, 39571, 39572, 39573, 39574, 39576, 39577, 39641, 39648
As of 1 p.m. the following ZIP Codes have partial operations and limited retail operations:
39301, 39601, 39629, 39630, 39631, 39633, 39635, 39638, 39645, 39647, 39652, 39653, 39654, 39657, 39661, 39662, 39663, 39664, 39665, 39666, 39667, 39668, 39669
Drop shipments to the Gulfport Plant and any delivery and retail units in ZIP Codes 393, 394, 395 and 396 are suspended until further notice.
Alabama District
All offices in Mobile and Baldwin Counties are closed Monday, August 29, 2005. This includes the following ZIP Codes:
36502, 36507, 36509, 36511, 36521, 36522, 36523, 36525, 36526, 36528, 36530, 36532, 36541, 36542, 36544, 36549, 36551, 36555, 36559, 36560, 36561, 36562, 36567, 36571, 36572, 36574, 36575, 36576, 36578, 36579, 36580, 36582.
The following two zones in Escambia County will be closed due to proximity to the Alabama/Florida state line and previous damage received: 36426 and 36441.
Mobile City Stations include zones 36608, 36609, 36695, 36619, 36693, 36605, 36615, 36602, 36603, 36606, 36607, 36617, 36610, 36611, 36612, 36618, 36613.
The Mobile Plant suspended operations at 12 a.m. today until further notice. All drop shipments for the Mobile Plant and the zones listed above are suspended for Monday, Aug. 29, until further notice.
Florida
The Pensacola Processing and Distribution Center suspended operations at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, and is expected to reopen today, Aug. 29, at 3:30 p.m.
All drop shipments for 325 ZIP Codes should be suspended for Monday, Aug. 29.
There will be no mail delivery or retail operations in Post Offices in the following 325 ZIP Codes on Monday, Aug. 29:
32530, 32530, 32531, 32533, 32535, 32536, 32541, 32542, 32548, 32560, 32561, 32564, 32565, 32566, 32567, 32568, 32569, 32570, 32571, 32577, 32578, 32579, 32580
Pensacola City Stations – 32501, 32503, 32504, 32506, 32507
Pensacola Plant – Tour 1 and Tour 2
Tour 3 Pensacola plant employees will report and normal operations are planned.
This message will be updated as more information becomes available.
August 29, 2005 - 3:30pm ET
Hurricane Katrina Update:
Hurricane Katrina, now downgraded to a Category 1 storm, is beginning to lose some of its punch as it passes over land.
At 2 p.m. ET, the storm was centered about 20 miles south-southwest of Hattiesburg, Miss., the National Hurricane Center said. Forecasters said Katrina would continue moving toward the north at about 17 mph. It was expected to dump heavy rain in central Mississippi Monday night. The coastal storm surge flooding along the northern and northeastern Gulf of Mexico coast will begin to slowly subside later Monday, forecasters said.
Louisiana District
The New Orleans Processing and Distribution Center suspended all operations at noon Sunday. No drop shipments will be accepted to ADC New Orleans 700-704 until further notice. Retail and delivery services will be suspended on Monday for all offices in ZIP Codes 700, 701, 703 and 704.
There will be no delivery today for ZIP Codes 707 and 708, including the city of Baton Rouge.
Mississippi District
As of 1 pm. the following ZIP Codes are closed in the Mississippi District:
36901, 36904, 36907, 36908, 36912, 36915, 36916, 36919, 36921, 36922, 36925, 39301, 39320, 39322, 39323, 39324, 39325, 39326, 39327, 39328, 39330, 39332, 39335, 39337, 39338, 39339, 39341, 39342, 39345, 39346, 39347, 39348, 39350, 39352, 39354, 39356, 39358, 39359, 39360, 39361, 39362, 39363, 39364, 39365, 39366, 39367, 39402, 39421, 39422, 39423, 39425, 39426, 39427, 39428, 39429, 39436, 34937, 39439, 39440, 39451, 39452, 39455, 39456, 39457, 39459, 39461, 39462, 39463, 39464, 39465, 39466, 39470, 39474, 39475, 39476, 39477, 39478, 39479, 39480, 39481, 39482, 39483, 39503, 39520, 39530, 39552, 39553, 39555, 39556, 39558, 39560, 39561, 39564, 39567, 39571, 39572, 39573, 39574, 39576, 39577, 39641, 39648
As of 1 p.m. the following ZIP Codes have partial operations and limited retail operations:
39301, 39601, 39629, 39630, 39631, 39633, 39635, 39638, 39645, 39647, 39652, 39653, 39654, 39657, 39661, 39662, 39663, 39664, 39665, 39666, 39667, 39668, 39669
Drop shipments to the Gulfport Plant and any delivery and retail units in ZIP Codes 393, 394, 395 and 396 are suspended until further notice.
Alabama District
All offices in Mobile and Baldwin Counties are closed Monday, August 29, 2005. This includes the following ZIP Codes:
36502, 36507, 36509, 36511, 36521, 36522, 36523, 36525, 36526, 36528, 36530, 36532, 36541, 36542, 36544, 36549, 36551, 36555, 36559, 36560, 36561, 36562, 36567, 36571, 36572, 36574, 36575, 36576, 36578, 36579, 36580, 36582.
The following two zones in Escambia County will be closed due to proximity to the Alabama/Florida state line and previous damage received: 36426 and 36441.
Mobile City Stations include zones 36608, 36609, 36695, 36619, 36693, 36605, 36615, 36602, 36603, 36606, 36607, 36617, 36610, 36611, 36612, 36618, 36613.
The Mobile Plant suspended operations at 12 a.m. today until further notice. All drop shipments for the Mobile Plant and the zones listed above are suspended for Monday, Aug. 29, until further notice.
Florida
The Pensacola Processing and Distribution Center suspended operations at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, and is expected to reopen today, Aug. 29, at 3:30 p.m.
All drop shipments for 325 ZIP Codes should be suspended for Monday, Aug. 29.
There will be no mail delivery or retail operations in Post Offices in the following 325 ZIP Codes on Monday, Aug. 29:
32530, 32530, 32531, 32533, 32535, 32536, 32541, 32542, 32548, 32560, 32561, 32564, 32565, 32566, 32567, 32568, 32569, 32570, 32571, 32577, 32578, 32579, 32580
Pensacola City Stations – 32501, 32503, 32504, 32506, 32507
Pensacola Plant – Tour 1 and Tour 2
Tour 3 Pensacola plant employees will report and normal operations are planned.
This message will be updated as more information becomes available.
Storm slams Gulf Coast, 28-foot surge waves expected
KATRINA AND THE WAVES
Storm slams Gulf Coast, 28-foot surge waves expected
Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast this morning, dropping more than 8 inches of rain in the first four hours and causing flooding in many areas. A category 4 storm, its 145 mph winds have been ripping the roofs off buildings and homes and causing power outages as it continues its destructive track from Louisiana into Mississippi and Alabama.
Flooding, winds and evacuations have affected processing, delivery and retail service in parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama and in Florida’s Pensacola area. Customers needing the latest service information should check the Hurricane Update page on usps.com. This information is also available on RIBBS and the National and Premier Accounts webpage on usps.com.
While New Orleans was spared a forecasted direct hit, Biloxi, MS, is taking that direct hit and Mobile, AL, is reporting severe damage as well. Storm surges as high as 28-feet are expected to accompany this hurricane, making it one of the most dangerous storms to hit land in years.
Storm slams Gulf Coast, 28-foot surge waves expected
Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast this morning, dropping more than 8 inches of rain in the first four hours and causing flooding in many areas. A category 4 storm, its 145 mph winds have been ripping the roofs off buildings and homes and causing power outages as it continues its destructive track from Louisiana into Mississippi and Alabama.
Flooding, winds and evacuations have affected processing, delivery and retail service in parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama and in Florida’s Pensacola area. Customers needing the latest service information should check the Hurricane Update page on usps.com. This information is also available on RIBBS and the National and Premier Accounts webpage on usps.com.
While New Orleans was spared a forecasted direct hit, Biloxi, MS, is taking that direct hit and Mobile, AL, is reporting severe damage as well. Storm surges as high as 28-feet are expected to accompany this hurricane, making it one of the most dangerous storms to hit land in years.
USPS:Hurricane Katrina Update #7
Weather Related Service Updates
August 29, 2005 - 9:30am ET
Hurricane Katrina Update:
Hurricane Katrina made landfall this morning just east of New Orleans as a category 4 storm, bringing with it 145 mph winds and heavy rainfall. Storm surge of 28 feet is expected to cause major flooding along the Gulf Coast, with Biloxi, MS, expected to receive the brunt of the storm surge. Major evacuations have occurred throughout the Gulf Coast states of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama in preparation for the storm. President Bush has declared a state of emergency for Louisiana.
Louisiana District
The New Orleans Processing and Distribution Center suspended all operations at noon Sunday. No drop shipments will be accepted to ADC New Orleans 700-704 until further notice. Retail and delivery services will be suspended on Monday for all offices in ZIP Codes 700, 701, 703 and 704.
There will be no delivery today for ZIP Codes 707 and 708, including the city of Baton Rouge.
Mississippi District
Mandatory evacuations are in effect for coastal areas in ZIP Code 395 in evacuation zones A & B, mostly south of Interstate 10. The following retail and delivery offices are in the affected mandatory evacuation zones and are closed Monday: Biloxi (ZIPS 39531, 32, 33, 34), Pascagoula (ZIPS 39567, 81), Gulfport (ZIPS 39501, 07), Ocean Springs 39564, Long Beach 39560, Pass Christian 39571, Hurley 39555, Escatawpa 39552, Gautier 39553, Bay St Louis 39520, Diamondhead 39525, Kiln 39556, Pearlington 39572, Lakeshore 39558, Waveland 39576.
The Gulfport Plant suspended operations at 6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 28. Drop shipments to any delivery and retail units in ZIP Codes 393, 394, 395 and 396 are suspended until further notice.
Alabama District
All offices in Mobile and Baldwin Counties are closed Monday, August 29, 2005. This includes the following ZIP Codes:
36502, 36507, 36509, 36511, 36521, 36522, 36523, 36525, 36526, 36528, 36530, 36532, 36541, 36542, 36544, 36549, 36551, 36555, 36559, 36560, 36561, 36562, 36567, 36571, 36572, 36574, 36575, 36576, 36578, 36579, 36580, 36582. The following two zones in Escambia County will be closed due to proximity to the Alabama/Florida state line and previous damage received: 36426 and 36441. Mobile City Stations include zones 36608, 36609, 36695, 36619, 36693, 36605, 36615, 36602, 36603, 36606, 36607, 36617, 36610, 36611, 36612, 36618, 36613.
The Mobile Plant suspended operations at 12 a.m. today until further notice. All drop shipments for the Mobile Plant and the zones listed above are suspended for Monday, Aug. 29, until further notice.
Florida
The Pensacola Processing and Distribution Center suspended operations at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, and is expected to reopen today, Aug. 29, at 3:30 p.m.
There will be no mail delivery or retail operations in Post Offices in the 325 ZIP Code range on Monday, Aug. 29. All drop shipments for 325 ZIP Codes should be suspended for Monday, Aug. 29.
This message will be updated as more information becomes available.
August 29, 2005 - 9:30am ET
Hurricane Katrina Update:
Hurricane Katrina made landfall this morning just east of New Orleans as a category 4 storm, bringing with it 145 mph winds and heavy rainfall. Storm surge of 28 feet is expected to cause major flooding along the Gulf Coast, with Biloxi, MS, expected to receive the brunt of the storm surge. Major evacuations have occurred throughout the Gulf Coast states of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama in preparation for the storm. President Bush has declared a state of emergency for Louisiana.
Louisiana District
The New Orleans Processing and Distribution Center suspended all operations at noon Sunday. No drop shipments will be accepted to ADC New Orleans 700-704 until further notice. Retail and delivery services will be suspended on Monday for all offices in ZIP Codes 700, 701, 703 and 704.
There will be no delivery today for ZIP Codes 707 and 708, including the city of Baton Rouge.
Mississippi District
Mandatory evacuations are in effect for coastal areas in ZIP Code 395 in evacuation zones A & B, mostly south of Interstate 10. The following retail and delivery offices are in the affected mandatory evacuation zones and are closed Monday: Biloxi (ZIPS 39531, 32, 33, 34), Pascagoula (ZIPS 39567, 81), Gulfport (ZIPS 39501, 07), Ocean Springs 39564, Long Beach 39560, Pass Christian 39571, Hurley 39555, Escatawpa 39552, Gautier 39553, Bay St Louis 39520, Diamondhead 39525, Kiln 39556, Pearlington 39572, Lakeshore 39558, Waveland 39576.
The Gulfport Plant suspended operations at 6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 28. Drop shipments to any delivery and retail units in ZIP Codes 393, 394, 395 and 396 are suspended until further notice.
Alabama District
All offices in Mobile and Baldwin Counties are closed Monday, August 29, 2005. This includes the following ZIP Codes:
36502, 36507, 36509, 36511, 36521, 36522, 36523, 36525, 36526, 36528, 36530, 36532, 36541, 36542, 36544, 36549, 36551, 36555, 36559, 36560, 36561, 36562, 36567, 36571, 36572, 36574, 36575, 36576, 36578, 36579, 36580, 36582. The following two zones in Escambia County will be closed due to proximity to the Alabama/Florida state line and previous damage received: 36426 and 36441. Mobile City Stations include zones 36608, 36609, 36695, 36619, 36693, 36605, 36615, 36602, 36603, 36606, 36607, 36617, 36610, 36611, 36612, 36618, 36613.
The Mobile Plant suspended operations at 12 a.m. today until further notice. All drop shipments for the Mobile Plant and the zones listed above are suspended for Monday, Aug. 29, until further notice.
Florida
The Pensacola Processing and Distribution Center suspended operations at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, and is expected to reopen today, Aug. 29, at 3:30 p.m.
There will be no mail delivery or retail operations in Post Offices in the 325 ZIP Code range on Monday, Aug. 29. All drop shipments for 325 ZIP Codes should be suspended for Monday, Aug. 29.
This message will be updated as more information becomes available.
Sunday, August 28, 2005
USPS: Hurricane Katrina Update #6
Weather Related Service Updates
August 28, 2005
Hurricane Katrina Update:
At 4 p.m. CT the center of Hurricane Katrina was located about 150 miles south of the mouth of the Mississippi River. The storm is moving northwest at 13 mph with a forecasted gradual turn to the north within the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 165 mph. Katrina is a potentially catastrophic category 5 hurricane. Hurricane force winds extend out 105 miles from the center, and tropical force winds extend out 205 miles from the center.
President Bush has declared a state of emergency for Louisiana. In New Orleans, residents have begun evacuation procedures. Storm preparations continue for Gulf Coast residents in Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.
Louisiana District
The New Orleans Processing and Distribution Center suspended all operations at noon today. Retail and delivery services will be suspended on Monday for all offices in ZIP Codes 700, 701, 703 and 704.
Mississippi District
Mandatory evacuations are in effect for coastal areas in ZIP Code 395 in evacuation zones A & B, mostly south of Interstate 10. The following retail and delivery offices are in the affected mandatory evacuation zones and will be closed Monday: Biloxi (ZIPS 39531, 32, 33, 34), Pascagoula (ZIPS 39567, 81), Gulfport (ZIPS 39501, 07), Ocean Springs 39564, Long Beach 39560, Pass Christian 39571, Hurley 39555, Escatawpa 39552, Gautier 39553, Bay St Louis 39520, Diamondhead 39525, Kiln 39556, Pearlington 39572, Lakeshore 39558, Waveland 39576.
Drop shipments to the Gulfport Plant and any delivery and retail units in ZIP Codes 393, 394, 395 and 396 are suspended until further notice.
Alabama District
All offices in Mobile and Baldwin Counties will be closed Monday, August 29, 2005. This includes the following ZIP Codes:
36502, 36507, 36509, 36511, 36521, 36522, 36523, 36525, 36526, 36528, 36530, 36532, 36541, 36542, 36544, 36549, 36551, 36555, 36559, 36560, 36561, 36562, 36567, 36571, 36572, 36574, 36575, 36576, 36578, 36579, 36580, 36582. The following two zones in Escambia County will be closed due to proximity to the Alabama/Florida state line and previous damage received: 36426 and 36441. Mobile City Stations include zones 36608, 36609, 36695, 36619, 36693, 36605, 36615, 36602, 36603, 36606, 36607, 36617, 36610, 36611, 36612, 36618, 36613.
The Mobile Plant was operational today, processing as much volume as possible and is in good shape going into the closure tonight. The Mobile Plant will close at 12:00 midnight tonight until further notice. All drop shipments should be suspended for the Mobile Plant as of midnight tonight and suspended for Monday, August 29, 2005 for the zones listed above until notified.
All other plants and facilities will be operational tonight and Monday, August 29, 2005 unless conditions warrant a change.
This message will be updated as more information becomes available.
August 28, 2005
Hurricane Katrina Update:
At 4 p.m. CT the center of Hurricane Katrina was located about 150 miles south of the mouth of the Mississippi River. The storm is moving northwest at 13 mph with a forecasted gradual turn to the north within the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 165 mph. Katrina is a potentially catastrophic category 5 hurricane. Hurricane force winds extend out 105 miles from the center, and tropical force winds extend out 205 miles from the center.
President Bush has declared a state of emergency for Louisiana. In New Orleans, residents have begun evacuation procedures. Storm preparations continue for Gulf Coast residents in Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.
Louisiana District
The New Orleans Processing and Distribution Center suspended all operations at noon today. Retail and delivery services will be suspended on Monday for all offices in ZIP Codes 700, 701, 703 and 704.
Mississippi District
Mandatory evacuations are in effect for coastal areas in ZIP Code 395 in evacuation zones A & B, mostly south of Interstate 10. The following retail and delivery offices are in the affected mandatory evacuation zones and will be closed Monday: Biloxi (ZIPS 39531, 32, 33, 34), Pascagoula (ZIPS 39567, 81), Gulfport (ZIPS 39501, 07), Ocean Springs 39564, Long Beach 39560, Pass Christian 39571, Hurley 39555, Escatawpa 39552, Gautier 39553, Bay St Louis 39520, Diamondhead 39525, Kiln 39556, Pearlington 39572, Lakeshore 39558, Waveland 39576.
Drop shipments to the Gulfport Plant and any delivery and retail units in ZIP Codes 393, 394, 395 and 396 are suspended until further notice.
Alabama District
All offices in Mobile and Baldwin Counties will be closed Monday, August 29, 2005. This includes the following ZIP Codes:
36502, 36507, 36509, 36511, 36521, 36522, 36523, 36525, 36526, 36528, 36530, 36532, 36541, 36542, 36544, 36549, 36551, 36555, 36559, 36560, 36561, 36562, 36567, 36571, 36572, 36574, 36575, 36576, 36578, 36579, 36580, 36582. The following two zones in Escambia County will be closed due to proximity to the Alabama/Florida state line and previous damage received: 36426 and 36441. Mobile City Stations include zones 36608, 36609, 36695, 36619, 36693, 36605, 36615, 36602, 36603, 36606, 36607, 36617, 36610, 36611, 36612, 36618, 36613.
The Mobile Plant was operational today, processing as much volume as possible and is in good shape going into the closure tonight. The Mobile Plant will close at 12:00 midnight tonight until further notice. All drop shipments should be suspended for the Mobile Plant as of midnight tonight and suspended for Monday, August 29, 2005 for the zones listed above until notified.
All other plants and facilities will be operational tonight and Monday, August 29, 2005 unless conditions warrant a change.
This message will be updated as more information becomes available.
USPS: Hurricane Katrina Update #5- Category 5 Hurricane
August 28, 2005
Hurricane Katrina Update:
At 11 a.m. ET the center of Hurricane Katrina was located about 225 miles south-southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River. The storm is moving west-northwest at 12 mph with a forecasted gradual turn to the northwest within the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 175 mph. Katrina is a potentially catastrophic category 5 hurricane. Hurricane force winds extend out 105 miles from the center, and tropical force winds extend out 205 miles from the center.
President Bush has declared a state of emergency for Louisiana. In New Orleans, residents have begun evacuation procedures. Storm preparations continue for Gulf Coast residents in Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.
Mississippi District
Mandatory evacuations are in effect for coastal areas in ZIP Code 395, mostly south of Interstate 10.
Drop shipments to the Gulfport Plant and any delivery and retail units in ZIP Codes 393, 394, 395 and 396 are suspended until further notice.
South Florida District
All mail processing plants resumed operations and drop shipments Friday at 3 p.m.
Retail units in ZIP Codes 330, 331 and 332 are operational, but many sites are still without power. Generators have been deployed to those sites, but retail services will be limited.
This message will be updated as more information becomes available.
USPS Hurricane Katrina Update #4: Catagory 5 Hurricane
Weather Related Service Updates
August 28, 2005
Hurricane Katrina Update:
Hurricane Katrina has shown sustained winds of 160 mph, making it a category 5 storm. At 7 a.m. ET, the storm was around 250 miles south-southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River. The hurricane center warned it could come ashore early Monday morning with a storm surge of up to 25 feet and douse the Gulf Coast with up to 15 inches of rain in some areas.
President Bush has declared a state of emergency for Louisiana. In New Orleans, residents have begun evacuation procedures. Storm preparations continue for Gulf Coast residents in Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.
South Florida District
All mail processing plants resumed operations and drop shipments Friday at 3 p.m.
All retail units in ZIP Codes 330, 331 and 332 normally open Saturdays are operational, but many sites are still without power. Generators have been deployed to those sites, but retail services will be limited.
Mail delivery is underway throughout the South Florida District.
All other Districts are fully operational at this time.
August 28, 2005
Hurricane Katrina Update:
Hurricane Katrina has shown sustained winds of 160 mph, making it a category 5 storm. At 7 a.m. ET, the storm was around 250 miles south-southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River. The hurricane center warned it could come ashore early Monday morning with a storm surge of up to 25 feet and douse the Gulf Coast with up to 15 inches of rain in some areas.
President Bush has declared a state of emergency for Louisiana. In New Orleans, residents have begun evacuation procedures. Storm preparations continue for Gulf Coast residents in Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.
South Florida District
All mail processing plants resumed operations and drop shipments Friday at 3 p.m.
All retail units in ZIP Codes 330, 331 and 332 normally open Saturdays are operational, but many sites are still without power. Generators have been deployed to those sites, but retail services will be limited.
Mail delivery is underway throughout the South Florida District.
All other Districts are fully operational at this time.
Saturday, August 27, 2005
USPS Hurricane Katrina Update #3
Weather Related Service Updates
August 27, 2005
Hurricane Katrina Update:
As of 3 p.m. ET, Hurricane Katrina is out to sea and gaining strength with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph. Forecasters are predicting the storm will head toward the Gulf Coast. Storm preparations are underway along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.
Hurricane Katrina is expected to strengthen into a category 4 storm by the time it makes landfall.
South Florida District
All mail processing plants resumed operations and drop shipments Friday at 3 p.m.
All retail units in ZIP Codes 330, 331 and 332 normally open Saturdays are operational, but many sites are still without power. Generators have been deployed to those sites, but retail services will be limited.
Mail delivery is underway throughout the South Florida District.
All other Districts are fully operational at this time.
August 27, 2005
Hurricane Katrina Update:
As of 3 p.m. ET, Hurricane Katrina is out to sea and gaining strength with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph. Forecasters are predicting the storm will head toward the Gulf Coast. Storm preparations are underway along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.
Hurricane Katrina is expected to strengthen into a category 4 storm by the time it makes landfall.
South Florida District
All mail processing plants resumed operations and drop shipments Friday at 3 p.m.
All retail units in ZIP Codes 330, 331 and 332 normally open Saturdays are operational, but many sites are still without power. Generators have been deployed to those sites, but retail services will be limited.
Mail delivery is underway throughout the South Florida District.
All other Districts are fully operational at this time.
Friday, August 26, 2005
UPS: Hurricane Katrina Update
Hurricane Katrina
Service Update
Areas of Florida and neighboring states are experiencing the impact of Hurricane Katrina. 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.
Service Update
Areas of Florida and neighboring states are experiencing the impact of Hurricane Katrina. 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.
USPS: Hurricane Katrina Update #2
Weather Related Service Updates
August 26, 2005
Hurricane Katrina Update:
At 2:00 PM EDT the center of Hurricane Katrina — a Category 2 hurricane — was located about 60 miles west-northwest of Key West, FL, and moving away from Florida and the Keys with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph. Forecasters are expecting the storm to gain strength as it moves into open water over the Gulf Coast.
South Florida District
All mail processing plants resumed operations today at 3 p.m. Drop shipments to plant facilities resumed at 3 p.m.
All retail and delivery offices in ZIP Codes 330, 331 and 332 are closed today and won’t re-open until tomorrow morning. Drop shipments to retail and delivery units in these ZIP Codes will resume tomorrow. Currently, 85% of the retail and delivery units are without power. There are major road closures, downed trees and flooding throughout the area.
There is no mail delivery today in the South Florida District. Delivery will resume tomorrow.
All other Districts are fully operational at this time.
August 26, 2005
Hurricane Katrina Update:
At 2:00 PM EDT the center of Hurricane Katrina — a Category 2 hurricane — was located about 60 miles west-northwest of Key West, FL, and moving away from Florida and the Keys with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph. Forecasters are expecting the storm to gain strength as it moves into open water over the Gulf Coast.
South Florida District
All mail processing plants resumed operations today at 3 p.m. Drop shipments to plant facilities resumed at 3 p.m.
All retail and delivery offices in ZIP Codes 330, 331 and 332 are closed today and won’t re-open until tomorrow morning. Drop shipments to retail and delivery units in these ZIP Codes will resume tomorrow. Currently, 85% of the retail and delivery units are without power. There are major road closures, downed trees and flooding throughout the area.
There is no mail delivery today in the South Florida District. Delivery will resume tomorrow.
All other Districts are fully operational at this time.
USPS: Hurricane Katrina Update
Weather Related Service
August 26, 2005
Hurricane Katrina Update:
At 11:30 AM EDT the center of Hurricane Katrina was located about 45 miles northwest of Key West FL, and about 75 miles south southwest of Naples FL, moving toward the west at 6 mph. Maximum sustained winds are now at 100 mph making Katrina a category 2 hurricane.
South Florida District - All plants will resume operations today at 3PM. Drop shipments will resume at 3PM. Currently, 85% of the retail and Delivery Units are without power and will not open today. There are major road closures, trees down, and flooding. There will be no delivery today. Delivery will resume tomorrow.All other Districts are fully operational at this time.
August 26, 2005
Hurricane Katrina Update:
At 11:30 AM EDT the center of Hurricane Katrina was located about 45 miles northwest of Key West FL, and about 75 miles south southwest of Naples FL, moving toward the west at 6 mph. Maximum sustained winds are now at 100 mph making Katrina a category 2 hurricane.
South Florida District - All plants will resume operations today at 3PM. Drop shipments will resume at 3PM. Currently, 85% of the retail and Delivery Units are without power and will not open today. There are major road closures, trees down, and flooding. There will be no delivery today. Delivery will resume tomorrow.All other Districts are fully operational at this time.
Thursday, August 25, 2005
USPS: JULY FINANCIAL RESULTS
JULY FINANCIAL RESULTS. Revenues of $5.275 billion for July were in line with USPS forecasts, at 0.5% ($26 million) over plan and 3.1% ($170 million) less than July last year. Total mail volume was 1.4% less than July last year. Standard and Periodicals were greater than July 2004, while First-Class Mail and all other classes declined. Total mail volume is 4.5 billion pieces or 2.6% greater than the same period last year. First-Class Mail revenue is 1.3% below last year ($391 million) YTD. Standard Mail revenue is up 4.6% over last year ($684 million). Full results are posted at Financial & Operating Statements on usps.com.
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
CNN: USPS OFFERS CUSTOMERS THE BEST DEAL
USPS OFFERS CUSTOMERS THE BEST DEAL.
CNN reports that the Postal Service has absorbed the increasing costs of higher gas prices, according to USPS spokesman Jim Quirk on American Morning. Every penny increase in gas adds $8 million to expenses, Quirk said, and by the end of this fiscal year, higher fuel prices are expected to add $300 million to transportation costs compared to last year. He credited postal management for taking costs out of the system and shifting mail from air to over the road without compromising service standards. Quirk added that USPS offers the best deal and reminded consumers they can save gas by going online at usps.com and USPS will pick up their packages.
CNN reports that the Postal Service has absorbed the increasing costs of higher gas prices, according to USPS spokesman Jim Quirk on American Morning. Every penny increase in gas adds $8 million to expenses, Quirk said, and by the end of this fiscal year, higher fuel prices are expected to add $300 million to transportation costs compared to last year. He credited postal management for taking costs out of the system and shifting mail from air to over the road without compromising service standards. Quirk added that USPS offers the best deal and reminded consumers they can save gas by going online at usps.com and USPS will pick up their packages.
Lumber company mails promotional 2x4s
Bringing business on board
Lumber company mails promotional 2x4s
Not wanting customers to be “board” with a normal flyer, 84 Lumber, headquartered in Eighty Four, PA, came up with a new advertising plank.
The building supply company sent 4,000 customers an 11-inch-long 2x4 board to promote 20 new store openings.
Eighty Four Postmaster Dave Newman and his staff worked with the company to get the mailing out over three days. “We had to weigh each one because the composition and moisture content of the boards differed anywhere from 13.9 ounces to more than a pound,” said Newman.
The boards generated more than $14,000 in Priority Mail revenue and the company is considering a repeat for 60 more store openings.
Lumber company mails promotional 2x4s
Not wanting customers to be “board” with a normal flyer, 84 Lumber, headquartered in Eighty Four, PA, came up with a new advertising plank.
The building supply company sent 4,000 customers an 11-inch-long 2x4 board to promote 20 new store openings.
Eighty Four Postmaster Dave Newman and his staff worked with the company to get the mailing out over three days. “We had to weigh each one because the composition and moisture content of the boards differed anywhere from 13.9 ounces to more than a pound,” said Newman.
The boards generated more than $14,000 in Priority Mail revenue and the company is considering a repeat for 60 more store openings.
Saturday, August 20, 2005
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Sunday, August 14, 2005
Thursday, August 11, 2005
FedEx Boxes .. Not just for shipping ..... ?
Jose Avila was barely able to pay rent, nevermind afford to buy furniture. So he got creative and built his own furniture including a couch, a Dining Table, Chairs, a Bed, a Desk, and a L-Shaped Desk .. .... ... .. .. . all out of FEDEX BOXES and SUPPLIES !
Check out his website for more photos and info here http://fedexfurniture.com/
Check out the photos of all the furniture here http://fedexfurniture.com/pictures.html
Note: Don't try this at home!!!! :)
Chinese Consumers Want More American Products
The “Chuppies” of China are quite prepared to “Buy American.”
A public opinion poll of China’s emerging urban middle class found that high-quality personal care toiletries and consumer electronics lead the list of most desired American products. Apparel and fashion accessories and music and videos are close behind.
The items drawing the least interest – American cigarettes and liquor.
“These findings show the urban consumer market in China has a great potential for foreign, and especially American, exporters,” said Fei-Ling Wang, International Affairs professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology. “It confirms there is a sizeable group of urban residents in China with considerable disposable income who are developing brand-name consciousness, becoming savvy consumers and acquiring a taste for foreign goods.”
The survey, sponsored by UPS and conducted by Research International, involved 1,140 Chinese consumers between the ages of 20 and 59 in six cities. UPS commissioned the research to better understand the Chinese marketplace – to help its customers learn which U.S. products are most in demand, and to stay abreast of consumer trends within China as the company develops its service offerings.
“According to the State Department, U.S. exports to China have grown 80 percent since 2001, but this survey shows the Chinese would like even more quality American items,” said Kurt Kuehn, UPS senior vice president, worldwide sales and marketing. “The spending power of this middle class is exploding. Many American companies view China as a threat rather than an opportunity; they run the risk of missing the China potential and being left behind.”
Highlights from the survey on the products most in demand include:
American Toiletries: 53 percent of all respondents would like to see a broader selection of U.S. products, such as shampoo, shower gel and dental care products.
American Consumer Electronics: 53 percent of those polled want a broader selection of American electronics. The most likely purchases this year are digital cameras, laptop computers and video/digital recording devices.
Apparel/Fashion Accessories: 52 percent said they want more American fashion, especially athletic shoes, sandals, t-shirts with American logos, sportswear and blue jeans.
American Books, Music and Videos: 50 percent would like to see a broader product selection of American entertainment. This year’s most likely purchases are American videos/DVDs and music compact discs.
Home Appliances: 45 percent would like to see more U.S. durable products including refrigerators, washers/dryers and microwaves.
There has been much written about the Westernization of young urban Chinese consumers, or “Chuppies,” and the UPS study offers additional insights. For example, consumers under 40 are more interested in America ’s books, music and videos; the younger demographic in the 20-to-29-year-old bracket is most attracted by consumer electronics and American apparel and fashion accessories.
When making purchasing decisions, 60 percent of respondents cited quality as the most important purchase decision factor. That was followed by price/value at 18 percent, which was more important to older respondents than to younger ones. The country of origin and manufacturing location both fell far below quality in importance at 4 percent and 3 percent, respectively.
“The survey indicates that Chinese consumers are more selective and more sophisticated than formerly thought, and I believe that American business needs to be ‘smarter’ than it has been,” said Kevin O’Connell, senior partner of the law firm O’Connell and Co. O’Connell divides his time between the firm’s Hong Kong, Washington, D.C., and Annapolis, Md., offices and is involved primarily in foreign direct investment and general business matters in China.
A public opinion poll of China’s emerging urban middle class found that high-quality personal care toiletries and consumer electronics lead the list of most desired American products. Apparel and fashion accessories and music and videos are close behind.
The items drawing the least interest – American cigarettes and liquor.
“These findings show the urban consumer market in China has a great potential for foreign, and especially American, exporters,” said Fei-Ling Wang, International Affairs professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology. “It confirms there is a sizeable group of urban residents in China with considerable disposable income who are developing brand-name consciousness, becoming savvy consumers and acquiring a taste for foreign goods.”
The survey, sponsored by UPS and conducted by Research International, involved 1,140 Chinese consumers between the ages of 20 and 59 in six cities. UPS commissioned the research to better understand the Chinese marketplace – to help its customers learn which U.S. products are most in demand, and to stay abreast of consumer trends within China as the company develops its service offerings.
“According to the State Department, U.S. exports to China have grown 80 percent since 2001, but this survey shows the Chinese would like even more quality American items,” said Kurt Kuehn, UPS senior vice president, worldwide sales and marketing. “The spending power of this middle class is exploding. Many American companies view China as a threat rather than an opportunity; they run the risk of missing the China potential and being left behind.”
Highlights from the survey on the products most in demand include:
American Toiletries: 53 percent of all respondents would like to see a broader selection of U.S. products, such as shampoo, shower gel and dental care products.
American Consumer Electronics: 53 percent of those polled want a broader selection of American electronics. The most likely purchases this year are digital cameras, laptop computers and video/digital recording devices.
Apparel/Fashion Accessories: 52 percent said they want more American fashion, especially athletic shoes, sandals, t-shirts with American logos, sportswear and blue jeans.
American Books, Music and Videos: 50 percent would like to see a broader product selection of American entertainment. This year’s most likely purchases are American videos/DVDs and music compact discs.
Home Appliances: 45 percent would like to see more U.S. durable products including refrigerators, washers/dryers and microwaves.
There has been much written about the Westernization of young urban Chinese consumers, or “Chuppies,” and the UPS study offers additional insights. For example, consumers under 40 are more interested in America ’s books, music and videos; the younger demographic in the 20-to-29-year-old bracket is most attracted by consumer electronics and American apparel and fashion accessories.
When making purchasing decisions, 60 percent of respondents cited quality as the most important purchase decision factor. That was followed by price/value at 18 percent, which was more important to older respondents than to younger ones. The country of origin and manufacturing location both fell far below quality in importance at 4 percent and 3 percent, respectively.
“The survey indicates that Chinese consumers are more selective and more sophisticated than formerly thought, and I believe that American business needs to be ‘smarter’ than it has been,” said Kevin O’Connell, senior partner of the law firm O’Connell and Co. O’Connell divides his time between the firm’s Hong Kong, Washington, D.C., and Annapolis, Md., offices and is involved primarily in foreign direct investment and general business matters in China.
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Monday, August 08, 2005
POSTAL SERVICE "PREMIUM FORWARDING SERVICE" NOW AVAILABLE
POSTAL SERVICE "PREMIUM FORWARDING SERVICE" NOW AVAILABLE
Premium Forwarding Service is designed to meet the needs of a more mobile society
WASHINGTON, DC - America is always on the go.
Business travel, temporary work assignments, college, personal emergencies, "snow birds," relocation, even military duty are taking people away from home for longer periods of time.
This is the customer the United States Postal Service had in mind in developing a new service available to all consumers - Premium Forwarding Service (PFS).
PFS is a personalized service for sending all mail from a primary residential address to a temporary address using Priority Mail. Express Mail, First-Class Mail or Priority Mail packages too large to fit inside the Premium Forwarding Service package are rerouted separately at no additional charge. PFS is available only for domestic mail.
It is designed for residential customers who want to receive all of their mail at a temporary address, including a Post Office Box, regardless of the distance.
With PFS, the Postal Service boxes and reships mail to a temporary address for customers who are away from their primary address for at least two weeks and up to one year. The nationwide service begins today, providing all residential customers with a range of quality mail-forwarding options to meet individual needs.
Premium Forwarding is designed to make life on the road or separation from friends and family a little easier.
"Customers won't have to wait for correspondence and favorite magazines until they return home," said Nick Barranca, Vice President of Product Development. "Premium Forwarding gives customers one more way to enjoy their mail in a timely manner."
Interested customers simply complete an application at the Post Office serving their primary address. Necessary information including name, address of primary residence, temporary address, contact numbers and start and end dates is required. Premium Forwarding Service is temporary, but it does not replace the temporary or permanent Change-of-Address option or Hold Mail services. These services still are available at no charge.
"Convenience to the customer is key," Barranca said. "Whatever your situation may be, the Postal Service has several convenient service options for handling your mail. You may be away from home, but your mail doesn't have to be."
There is a one-time enrollment charge of $10. Customers are charged $10 for each weekly shipment during the period they are enrolled in the Premium Forwarding Service.
Premium Forwarding Service is designed to meet the needs of a more mobile society
WASHINGTON, DC - America is always on the go.
Business travel, temporary work assignments, college, personal emergencies, "snow birds," relocation, even military duty are taking people away from home for longer periods of time.
This is the customer the United States Postal Service had in mind in developing a new service available to all consumers - Premium Forwarding Service (PFS).
PFS is a personalized service for sending all mail from a primary residential address to a temporary address using Priority Mail. Express Mail, First-Class Mail or Priority Mail packages too large to fit inside the Premium Forwarding Service package are rerouted separately at no additional charge. PFS is available only for domestic mail.
It is designed for residential customers who want to receive all of their mail at a temporary address, including a Post Office Box, regardless of the distance.
With PFS, the Postal Service boxes and reships mail to a temporary address for customers who are away from their primary address for at least two weeks and up to one year. The nationwide service begins today, providing all residential customers with a range of quality mail-forwarding options to meet individual needs.
Premium Forwarding is designed to make life on the road or separation from friends and family a little easier.
"Customers won't have to wait for correspondence and favorite magazines until they return home," said Nick Barranca, Vice President of Product Development. "Premium Forwarding gives customers one more way to enjoy their mail in a timely manner."
Interested customers simply complete an application at the Post Office serving their primary address. Necessary information including name, address of primary residence, temporary address, contact numbers and start and end dates is required. Premium Forwarding Service is temporary, but it does not replace the temporary or permanent Change-of-Address option or Hold Mail services. These services still are available at no charge.
"Convenience to the customer is key," Barranca said. "Whatever your situation may be, the Postal Service has several convenient service options for handling your mail. You may be away from home, but your mail doesn't have to be."
There is a one-time enrollment charge of $10. Customers are charged $10 for each weekly shipment during the period they are enrolled in the Premium Forwarding Service.
Friday, August 05, 2005
FedEx Pilots to Conduct Informational Picketing in Los Angeles
FedEx Pilots to Conduct Informational Picketing in Los Angeles
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Now in their 17th month of contract negotiations, FedEx pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), will conduct informational picketing on Friday, August 5, outside the FedEx facility at Los Angeles International Airport to show their continuing frustration with the slow pace of talks. The pilots--more than 150 of whom are based in Los Angeles--have been working without a new contract for more than a year.
“Our pilots are growing increasingly frustrated with management’s lack of effort at the negotiating table at a time when FedEx continues to see record profits and management continues to reward themselves with generous bonuses,” said Captain David Webb, chairman of the FedEx unit of ALPA. “It appears that management has little interest in seriously discussing the issues our pilots have overwhelmingly told us through five years of continuous polling that they want addressed in these negotiations.”
What: FedEx pilots conducting informational picketing
When: Friday, August 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. PDT
Where: Outside FedEx facility at LAX, 5927 W. Imperial Highway
Day and night and 365 days a year, the 4,300 professional FedEx pilots--representing the air division of the FedEx brand and helping generate nearly two-thirds of FedEx Corporation’s annual revenue--fly to cities on five continents, making FedEx among the largest and most profitable airlines by any measure. Founded in 1931, ALPA represents 64,000 pilots at 41 airlines in the U.S. and Canada. Visit the ALPA website at http://www.alpa.org.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Now in their 17th month of contract negotiations, FedEx pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), will conduct informational picketing on Friday, August 5, outside the FedEx facility at Los Angeles International Airport to show their continuing frustration with the slow pace of talks. The pilots--more than 150 of whom are based in Los Angeles--have been working without a new contract for more than a year.
“Our pilots are growing increasingly frustrated with management’s lack of effort at the negotiating table at a time when FedEx continues to see record profits and management continues to reward themselves with generous bonuses,” said Captain David Webb, chairman of the FedEx unit of ALPA. “It appears that management has little interest in seriously discussing the issues our pilots have overwhelmingly told us through five years of continuous polling that they want addressed in these negotiations.”
What: FedEx pilots conducting informational picketing
When: Friday, August 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. PDT
Where: Outside FedEx facility at LAX, 5927 W. Imperial Highway
Day and night and 365 days a year, the 4,300 professional FedEx pilots--representing the air division of the FedEx brand and helping generate nearly two-thirds of FedEx Corporation’s annual revenue--fly to cities on five continents, making FedEx among the largest and most profitable airlines by any measure. Founded in 1931, ALPA represents 64,000 pilots at 41 airlines in the U.S. and Canada. Visit the ALPA website at http://www.alpa.org.
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
UPS driver dies as tractor-trailer veers off turnpike
Foster's Online:
UPS driver dies as tractor-trailer veers off turnpike
Includes images of the semi in the woods.
UPS driver dies as tractor-trailer veers off turnpike
Includes images of the semi in the woods.
SCAM - Fraudulent Use of DHL Name
Fraudulent Use of DHL Name
It has been brought to our attention that attempts have been made to defraud Internet shoppers by unauthorised use of the DHL name and brand, via e-mail communications and graphics which appear, on the surface, to originate from DHL.
The communications concern the sale of consumer goods over the Internet, where payment may be requested by money transfer before the goods will be delivered. Please be aware that DHL does not in general get involved in collecting payment from its customers for goods which it transports. In general, DHL only collects money due to DHL (for the shipping costs).
If you receive a communication like this, or if there is any doubt as to the authenticity of any DHL communication, please report it to DHL by contacting Customer Service via e-mail from the global DHL web site, www.dhl.com, or phone Customer Service at the telephone number published on the DHL web site for your country (country web site addresses available through www.dhl.com).
This security notice does not affect the obligation of consignee to pay shipping, customs, VAT or similar charges where these are properly payable at the time of delivery.
It has been brought to our attention that attempts have been made to defraud Internet shoppers by unauthorised use of the DHL name and brand, via e-mail communications and graphics which appear, on the surface, to originate from DHL.
The communications concern the sale of consumer goods over the Internet, where payment may be requested by money transfer before the goods will be delivered. Please be aware that DHL does not in general get involved in collecting payment from its customers for goods which it transports. In general, DHL only collects money due to DHL (for the shipping costs).
If you receive a communication like this, or if there is any doubt as to the authenticity of any DHL communication, please report it to DHL by contacting Customer Service via e-mail from the global DHL web site, www.dhl.com, or phone Customer Service at the telephone number published on the DHL web site for your country (country web site addresses available through www.dhl.com).
This security notice does not affect the obligation of consignee to pay shipping, customs, VAT or similar charges where these are properly payable at the time of delivery.
POSTAL SERVICE RAISES THE BAR IN OVERNIGHT DELIVERY
POSTAL SERVICE RAISES THE BAR IN OVERNIGHT DELIVERY
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Postal Service once again reached its all-time high-score of 96 percent on-time performance for overnight delivery of First-Class Mail. The assessment, measured independently by IBM Consulting Services, was announced today during the agency's Board of Governors meeting in California.
This achievement marks ten consecutive measurement periods that the organization reached a 95 percent or better score for on-time overnight delivery of First-Class Mail.
This third quarter measurement for fiscal year 2005 also cites increases in two- and three-day service performance scores from the previous reporting. Two-day is 92 percent, up from 90 percent; and three-day - which is carried by air - is at 90 percent, up from 83 percent.
This report provides an independent assessment of the time it takes a piece of First-Class Mail, once it's deposited into a collection box, to be delivered to one of more than 143.7 million American homes, businesses and Post Office boxes.
During the same period, customer satisfaction was also measured. At 93 percent, this rating marks the fifteenth continuous quarter the Postal Service has earned a 93 percent or better customer satisfaction measurement score.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Postal Service once again reached its all-time high-score of 96 percent on-time performance for overnight delivery of First-Class Mail. The assessment, measured independently by IBM Consulting Services, was announced today during the agency's Board of Governors meeting in California.
This achievement marks ten consecutive measurement periods that the organization reached a 95 percent or better score for on-time overnight delivery of First-Class Mail.
This third quarter measurement for fiscal year 2005 also cites increases in two- and three-day service performance scores from the previous reporting. Two-day is 92 percent, up from 90 percent; and three-day - which is carried by air - is at 90 percent, up from 83 percent.
This report provides an independent assessment of the time it takes a piece of First-Class Mail, once it's deposited into a collection box, to be delivered to one of more than 143.7 million American homes, businesses and Post Office boxes.
During the same period, customer satisfaction was also measured. At 93 percent, this rating marks the fifteenth continuous quarter the Postal Service has earned a 93 percent or better customer satisfaction measurement score.
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Extended Retail Hours Plan helps keep USPS competitive
Extended Retail Hours Plan helps keep USPS competitive
USPS is extending hours in selected Post Offices around the country — as late as 7 p.m. on weekdays and 3 p.m. on Saturdays.
The message of the Extended Retail Hours Plan is simple: “We’re open later to serve you better.”
“Our prices are competitive and our service is great,” said Deputy PMG Pat Donahoe. “On top of that, we’re extending hours for added convenience. That means better value for our customers.”
It’s the kind of customer focus that will build loyalty, grow our business in a shipping market that has never been so competitive, and ultimately bring in more revenue.
The first locations with extended hours are seeing excellent results. Greater Indiana District increased walk-in revenue by more than $400,000 when eight Indianapolis-area Post Offices began staying open until 7 p.m.
Office hours will be extended at 1,082 Post Offices this year. Offices selected for extended hours handle 30% of retail package volume and are located within five miles of a competitor’s retail store.
Advertising and Retail Marketing have the tools Post Offices need to let customers know about the added convenience. Check out Message Maker for new extended hours banners, postcards and window clings. Go to on Blue to see the extended hours customizable materials that are available.
USPS is extending hours in selected Post Offices around the country — as late as 7 p.m. on weekdays and 3 p.m. on Saturdays.
The message of the Extended Retail Hours Plan is simple: “We’re open later to serve you better.”
“Our prices are competitive and our service is great,” said Deputy PMG Pat Donahoe. “On top of that, we’re extending hours for added convenience. That means better value for our customers.”
It’s the kind of customer focus that will build loyalty, grow our business in a shipping market that has never been so competitive, and ultimately bring in more revenue.
The first locations with extended hours are seeing excellent results. Greater Indiana District increased walk-in revenue by more than $400,000 when eight Indianapolis-area Post Offices began staying open until 7 p.m.
Office hours will be extended at 1,082 Post Offices this year. Offices selected for extended hours handle 30% of retail package volume and are located within five miles of a competitor’s retail store.
Advertising and Retail Marketing have the tools Post Offices need to let customers know about the added convenience. Check out Message Maker for new extended hours banners, postcards and window clings. Go to on Blue to see the extended hours customizable materials that are available.
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