Updated September 30, 2005 - 12 p.m. ET
Latest Service Updates
Express Mail embargoed to the 700, 701, 706, 776, and 777 ZIP Code areas.
Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals suspended for ZIP Codes 395, 700, 701 and 706.
Refer to state information below for full details.
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Alabama (Current as of 9/29/05 - 3 p.m.)
All Alabama offices are unaffected or have returned to full service.
Drop shipments are resumed by appointment only in ZIP Codes 365 and 366. Drop shipments for these zones will not be accepted without appointments.
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Louisiana (Current as of 9/29/05 - 3 p.m.)
Express Mail embargoed to parts of Louisiana.
Effective immediately, the Postal Service is not accepting Express Mail for destinations in Louisiana’s 700, 701 and 706 ZIP Code areas.
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail remains in effect for ZIP Codes 700, 701 and 706.
Suspension of retail, delivery service and drop shipments to Louisiana ZIP Codes 700, 701, and 706.
Effective immediately, retail and delivery service as well as drop shipments of Standard, Periodicals and Parcels are suspended to offices in Louisiana's 700, 701, and 706 ZIP Code areas.
DADC Periodicals Drops for ADC New Orleans LA 700
Periodicals and news publications formerly dropped at the DADC entry level into ADC New Orleans LA 700 should now be dropped at the Bulk Mail Center in Memphis, TN, 38999 — excluding any mail for ZIP Codes where service is suspended.
To receive the best service for these publications, it is strongly recommended that direct containers for 325, 365, 366 and 394 be drop shipped into the appropriate destination SCF entry points (DSCF) for the following locations as listed in DMM L005:
325 PENSACOLA FL 325
365, 366 SCF MOBILE AL 365
394 HATTIESBURG MS 394
703 HOUMA LA 703
705 LAFAYETTE LA 705
707, 708 SCF BATON ROUGE LA 707
New Orleans Processing and Distribution Center operations remain suspended until further notice. Retail and delivery services remain suspended for the following ZIP Codes in the City of New Orleans (70113, 70114, 70115, 70117, 70118, 70119, 70122, 70124, 70126, 70127, 70129, 70130, 70141) and the following offices and ZIP Codes, primarily to the south and east of New Orleans: Arabi (70032); Boothville (70038); Braithwaite (70040); Buras (70041); Chalmette (70043); Empire (70050); Meraux (70075); Pointe A La Hache (70082); Port Sulphur (70083); Saint Bernard (70085); Venice (70091); Violet (70092); Grand Isle (70358); Montegut (70377) and one 704 ZIP Code: Talisheek (70464).
Delivery and retail services are also suspended to the following 705 ZIP Codes: Avery Island (70513); Delcambre (70528); Erath (70533) and Lake Arthur (70549).
Offices in the in the 706 ZIP Code area with suspended delivery and retail services are: Lake Charles (70601, 70605, 70611 and 70615) Cameron (70631); Creole (70632); Grand Chenier (70643); Rosepine (70659); Singer (70660); Starks (70661); Sulphur (70663); Vinton (70668) and Westlake (70669).
Partial service is available at: Metairie (70003, 70005); Dulac (70353); Slidell (70458, 70460); Hackberry (70645); Hayes (70646); Kinder (70648) and Mandeville (70471).
All other Louisiana offices are unaffected or have returned to full service.
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Mississippi (Current as of 9/30/05 - 12 p.m.)
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail remains in effect for ZIP Code 395
Partial services are available at the following Mississippi offices: Gulfport (39501, 39507); Bay St. Louis (39520); Stennis Space Center (39529); Biloxi (39530); Kiln (39556); Pascagoula (39567); Pass Christian (39571) and Pearlington (39572).
All other Mississippi offices are unaffected or have returned to full service.
Drop shipments to the Gulfport Plant and any delivery and retail units in ZIP Codes 395 are suspended until further notice.
Drop shipments are resumed by appointment only in ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394 and 396. Drop shipments for these zones will not be accepted without appointments.
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Texas (Current as of 9/29/05 - 3 p.m.)
Express Mail embargoed to parts of Texas.
The Postal Service is not accepting Express Mail for destinations in the 776 and 777 ZIP Code areas.
Suspension of Drop Shipments into ZIP Codes 776 and 777.
All drop shipments into ZIP Codes 776 and 777 are suspended until further notice. Under no circumstances should drop shipments for these ZIP Codes be entered at alternate sites.
Partial service is available at the following Texas ZIP Codes:
Bon Wier (75928); Brookland (75931); Burkeville (75932); Call (75933); Colmesneil (75938); Corrigan (75939); Jasper (75951); Kirbyville (75956); Newton (75966); Woodville (75979); Goodrich (77335); Leggett (77350); Pointblank (77364); Romayor (77368); Shepherd (77371); Anahuac (77514); Batson (77519); Daisetta (77533); Wallisville (77597); Bridge City (77611); Buna (77612); China (77613); Deweyville (77614); Evadale (77615); Fred (77616); Gilchrist (77617); Groves (77619); Hamshire (77622); High Island (77623); Hillister (77624); Kountze (77625); Mauriceville (77626); Nederland (77627); Nome (77629); Orange (77630, 77632); Orangefield (77639); Port Arthur (77640, 77642); Port Bolivar (77650); Port Neches (77651); Sabine Pass (77655); Silsbee (77656); Lumberton (77657); Sour Lake (77659); Spurger (77660); Stowell (77661); Vidor (77662); Village Mills (77663); Warren (77664); Winnie (77665); and Beaumont (77701, 77702, 77703, 77705, 77706, 77707, 77708, 77713).
All other Texas offices are unaffected or have returned to full service.
Friday, September 30, 2005
DELL OFFERS FREE SHIPPING THROUGH DECEMBER VIA USPS
HOLD FOR PICKUP. Need to pick up a new computer over the weekend? Thanks to a new USPS endorsement called “Hold For Pickup,” you’ll be able to do just that at a nearby Post Office.
Dell, Inc., one of the world’s largest direct-to-consumer shippers, will be offering free shipping now through the holiday season for customers who would prefer to pick up their merchandise at a local Post Office.
Dell, Inc., one of the world’s largest direct-to-consumer shippers, will be offering free shipping now through the holiday season for customers who would prefer to pick up their merchandise at a local Post Office.
POSTAL OPERATIONS RESUMING IN GULF COAST
OPERATIONS RESUMING. Power is making its way back into the Gulf Coast storm-damaged areas and Post Offices are taking full advantage of it. The number of Texas offices offering partial services stands at 59. Cleanup is slow-going for storm-stricken Louisiana — retail and delivery services remain suspended to 45 Louisiana offices.
Thursday, September 29, 2005
USPS: Service Updates Related to the Gulf Coast Hurricanes
Updated September 29, 2005 - 1 p.m. ET
Latest Service Updates
Express Mail embargoed to the 700, 701, 706, 776, and 777 ZIP Code areas.
Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals suspended for ZIP Codes 395, 700, 701 and 706.
Refer to state information below for full details.
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Alabama (Current as of 9/28/05 - 5 p.m.)
All Alabama offices are unaffected or have returned to full service.
Drop shipments are resumed by appointment only in ZIP Codes 365 and 366. Drop shipments for these zones will not be accepted without appointments.
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Louisiana (Current as of 9/28/05 - 5 p.m.)
Express Mail embargoed to parts of Louisiana.
Effective immediately, the Postal Service is not accepting Express Mail for destinations in Louisiana’s 700, 701 and 706 ZIP Code areas.
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail remains in effect for ZIP Codes 700, 701 and 706.
Suspension of retail, delivery service and drop shipments to Louisiana ZIP Codes 700, 701, and 706.
Effective immediately, retail and delivery service as well as drop shipments of Standard, Periodicals and Parcels are suspended to offices in Louisiana's 700, 701, and 706 ZIP Code areas.
DADC Periodicals Drops for ADC New Orleans LA 700
Periodicals and news publications formerly dropped at the DADC entry level into ADC New Orleans LA 700 should now be dropped at the Bulk Mail Center in Memphis, TN, 38999 — excluding any mail for ZIP Codes where service is suspended.
To receive the best service for these publications, it is strongly recommended that direct containers for 325, 365, 366 and 394 be drop shipped into the appropriate destination SCF entry points (DSCF) for the following locations as listed in DMM L005:
325 PENSACOLA FL 325
365, 366 SCF MOBILE AL 365
394 HATTIESBURG MS 394
703 HOUMA LA 703
705 LAFAYETTE LA 705
707, 708 SCF BATON ROUGE LA 707
New Orleans Processing and Distribution Center operations remain suspended until further notice. Retail and delivery services remain suspended for the following ZIP Codes in the City of New Orleans (70113, 70114, 70115, 70117, 70118, 70119, 70122, 70124, 70126, 70127, 70129, 70130, 70141) and the following offices and ZIP Codes, primarily to the south and east of New Orleans: Arabi (70032); Boothville (70038); Braithwaite (70040); Buras (70041); Chalmette (70043); Empire (70050); Meraux (70075); Pointe A La Hache (70082); Port Sulphur (70083); Saint Bernard (70085); Venice (70091); Violet (70092); Grand Isle (70358); Montegut (70377) and one 704 ZIP Code: Talisheek (70464).
Delivery and retail services are also suspended to the following 705 ZIP Codes: Avery Island (70513); Delcambre (70528); Erath (70533); Estherwood (70534) and Lake Arthur (70549).
Offices in the in the 706 ZIP Code area with suspended delivery and retail services are: Lake Charles (70601, 70605, 70611 and 70615) Cameron (70631); Creole (70632); Grand Chenier (70643); Hackberry (70645); Hayes (70646); Kinder (70648); Rosepine (70659); Singer (70660); Starks (70661); Sulphur (70663); Vinton (70668) and Westlake (70669).
Partial service is available at: Metairie (70003, 70005); New Orleans (70123); Slidell (70458, 70460) and Mandeville (70471).
All other Louisiana offices are unaffected or have returned to full service.
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Mississippi (Current as of 9/28/05 - 5 p.m.)
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail remains in effect for ZIP Code 395
Partial services are available at the following Mississippi offices: Gulfport (39501, 39507); Bay St. Louis (39520); Stennis Space Center (39529); Biloxi (39530); Kiln (39556); Pascagoula (39567); Pass Christian (39571) and Pearlington (39572).
All other Mississippi offices are unaffected or have returned to full service.
Drop shipments to the Gulfport Plant and any delivery and retail units in ZIP Codes 395 are suspended until further notice.
Drop shipments are resumed by appointment only in ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394 and 396. Drop shipments for these zones will not be accepted without appointments.
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Texas (Current as of 9/28/05 - 5 p.m.)
Express Mail embargoed to parts of Texas.
The Postal Service is not accepting Express Mail for destinations in the 776 and 777 ZIP Code areas.
Suspension of Drop Shipments into ZIP Codes 776 and 777.
All drop shipments into ZIP Codes 776 and 777 are suspended until further notice. Under no circumstances should drop shipments for these ZIP Codes be entered at alternate sites.
Retail and Delivery Service suspended to ZIP Codes 776 and 777.
Until further notice, retail and delivery service are suspended in the following Texas ZIP Codes: Deweyville (77614) and Port Arthur (77640).
Partial service is available at the following Texas ZIP Codes:
Bon Wier (75928); Brookland (75931); Burkeville (75932); Colmesneil (75938); Corrigan (75939); Jasper (75951); Kirbyville (75956); Newton (75966); Woodville (75979); Goodrich (77335); Leggett (77350); Pointblank (77364); Romayor (77368); Shepherd (77371); Anahuac (77514); Batson (77519); Daisetta (77533); Wallisville (77597); Bridge City (77611); Buna (77612); China (77613); Evadale (77615); Fred (77616); Gilchrist (77617); Groves (77619); Hamshire (77622); High Island (77623); Hillister (77624); Kountze (77625); Mauriceville (77626); Nederland (77627); Nome (77629); Orange (77630, 77632); Orangefield (77639); Port Arthur (77642); Port Bolivar (77650); Port Neches (77651); Sabine Pass (77655); Silsbee (77656); Lumberton (77657); Sour Lake (77659); Spurger (77660); Stowell (77661); Vidor (77662); Village Mills (77663); Warren (77664); Winnie (77665); and Beaumont (77701, 77702, 77703, 77705, 77706, 77707, 77708, 77713).
All other Texas offices are unaffected or have returned to full service.
Latest Service Updates
Express Mail embargoed to the 700, 701, 706, 776, and 777 ZIP Code areas.
Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals suspended for ZIP Codes 395, 700, 701 and 706.
Refer to state information below for full details.
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Alabama (Current as of 9/28/05 - 5 p.m.)
All Alabama offices are unaffected or have returned to full service.
Drop shipments are resumed by appointment only in ZIP Codes 365 and 366. Drop shipments for these zones will not be accepted without appointments.
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Louisiana (Current as of 9/28/05 - 5 p.m.)
Express Mail embargoed to parts of Louisiana.
Effective immediately, the Postal Service is not accepting Express Mail for destinations in Louisiana’s 700, 701 and 706 ZIP Code areas.
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail remains in effect for ZIP Codes 700, 701 and 706.
Suspension of retail, delivery service and drop shipments to Louisiana ZIP Codes 700, 701, and 706.
Effective immediately, retail and delivery service as well as drop shipments of Standard, Periodicals and Parcels are suspended to offices in Louisiana's 700, 701, and 706 ZIP Code areas.
DADC Periodicals Drops for ADC New Orleans LA 700
Periodicals and news publications formerly dropped at the DADC entry level into ADC New Orleans LA 700 should now be dropped at the Bulk Mail Center in Memphis, TN, 38999 — excluding any mail for ZIP Codes where service is suspended.
To receive the best service for these publications, it is strongly recommended that direct containers for 325, 365, 366 and 394 be drop shipped into the appropriate destination SCF entry points (DSCF) for the following locations as listed in DMM L005:
325 PENSACOLA FL 325
365, 366 SCF MOBILE AL 365
394 HATTIESBURG MS 394
703 HOUMA LA 703
705 LAFAYETTE LA 705
707, 708 SCF BATON ROUGE LA 707
New Orleans Processing and Distribution Center operations remain suspended until further notice. Retail and delivery services remain suspended for the following ZIP Codes in the City of New Orleans (70113, 70114, 70115, 70117, 70118, 70119, 70122, 70124, 70126, 70127, 70129, 70130, 70141) and the following offices and ZIP Codes, primarily to the south and east of New Orleans: Arabi (70032); Boothville (70038); Braithwaite (70040); Buras (70041); Chalmette (70043); Empire (70050); Meraux (70075); Pointe A La Hache (70082); Port Sulphur (70083); Saint Bernard (70085); Venice (70091); Violet (70092); Grand Isle (70358); Montegut (70377) and one 704 ZIP Code: Talisheek (70464).
Delivery and retail services are also suspended to the following 705 ZIP Codes: Avery Island (70513); Delcambre (70528); Erath (70533); Estherwood (70534) and Lake Arthur (70549).
Offices in the in the 706 ZIP Code area with suspended delivery and retail services are: Lake Charles (70601, 70605, 70611 and 70615) Cameron (70631); Creole (70632); Grand Chenier (70643); Hackberry (70645); Hayes (70646); Kinder (70648); Rosepine (70659); Singer (70660); Starks (70661); Sulphur (70663); Vinton (70668) and Westlake (70669).
Partial service is available at: Metairie (70003, 70005); New Orleans (70123); Slidell (70458, 70460) and Mandeville (70471).
All other Louisiana offices are unaffected or have returned to full service.
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Mississippi (Current as of 9/28/05 - 5 p.m.)
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail remains in effect for ZIP Code 395
Partial services are available at the following Mississippi offices: Gulfport (39501, 39507); Bay St. Louis (39520); Stennis Space Center (39529); Biloxi (39530); Kiln (39556); Pascagoula (39567); Pass Christian (39571) and Pearlington (39572).
All other Mississippi offices are unaffected or have returned to full service.
Drop shipments to the Gulfport Plant and any delivery and retail units in ZIP Codes 395 are suspended until further notice.
Drop shipments are resumed by appointment only in ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394 and 396. Drop shipments for these zones will not be accepted without appointments.
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Texas (Current as of 9/28/05 - 5 p.m.)
Express Mail embargoed to parts of Texas.
The Postal Service is not accepting Express Mail for destinations in the 776 and 777 ZIP Code areas.
Suspension of Drop Shipments into ZIP Codes 776 and 777.
All drop shipments into ZIP Codes 776 and 777 are suspended until further notice. Under no circumstances should drop shipments for these ZIP Codes be entered at alternate sites.
Retail and Delivery Service suspended to ZIP Codes 776 and 777.
Until further notice, retail and delivery service are suspended in the following Texas ZIP Codes: Deweyville (77614) and Port Arthur (77640).
Partial service is available at the following Texas ZIP Codes:
Bon Wier (75928); Brookland (75931); Burkeville (75932); Colmesneil (75938); Corrigan (75939); Jasper (75951); Kirbyville (75956); Newton (75966); Woodville (75979); Goodrich (77335); Leggett (77350); Pointblank (77364); Romayor (77368); Shepherd (77371); Anahuac (77514); Batson (77519); Daisetta (77533); Wallisville (77597); Bridge City (77611); Buna (77612); China (77613); Evadale (77615); Fred (77616); Gilchrist (77617); Groves (77619); Hamshire (77622); High Island (77623); Hillister (77624); Kountze (77625); Mauriceville (77626); Nederland (77627); Nome (77629); Orange (77630, 77632); Orangefield (77639); Port Arthur (77642); Port Bolivar (77650); Port Neches (77651); Sabine Pass (77655); Silsbee (77656); Lumberton (77657); Sour Lake (77659); Spurger (77660); Stowell (77661); Vidor (77662); Village Mills (77663); Warren (77664); Winnie (77665); and Beaumont (77701, 77702, 77703, 77705, 77706, 77707, 77708, 77713).
All other Texas offices are unaffected or have returned to full service.
USPS: “Hold for pickup” endorsement launches today
KNOW WHEN TO HOLD ’EM
“Hold for pickup” endorsement launches today
Need to pick up a new computer over the weekend? Thanks to a new USPS endorsement called “Hold For Pickup,” you’ll be able to do just that at a nearby Post Office.
The new “Hold For Pickup” endorsement. Shippers will use it when sending bulky and high-value goods they don’t want left at the door.
Dell, Inc., one of the world’s largest direct-to-consumer shippers, will be offering free shipping now through the holiday season for customers who would prefer to pick up their merchandise at a local Post Office. Packages with the “Hold For Pickup” endorsement are drop shipped to a designated postal facility. The shipper is responsible for notifying the customer that the package has arrived and is available for pickup at that location.
“Dell is one of the world’s largest parcel shippers and shipped millions of parcels last year with one of our competitors,” says Package Services Manager Jim Cochrane. “Dell is a market leader and this offering will open other doors and opportunities.”
Offered initially with Parcel Select service, “Hold For Pickup” is designed to meet the unique needs of shippers of bulky and high-value goods who don’t want their merchandise left at the customer’s door. The endorsement will be available on other classes of mail in the future.
Monday, September 26, 2005
USPS: Service Updates Related to the Gulf Coast Hurricanes
Updated September 26, 2005 - 11 a.m. ET
Newest Service Updates
Suspension of drop shipments to Louisiana ZIP Codes 700, 701, 703, and 706
Effective immediately, the Postal Service is suspending drop shipments to offices in Louisiana's 700, 701, 703, and 706 ZIP Code areas.
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Express Mail embargoed to parts of Houston, TX and Louisiana.
Effective immediately, the Postal Service is not accepting Express Mail for destinations in the Houston 776 and 777 ZIP Code areas or Louisiana’s 700, 701, 703, 704 and 706 ZIP Code areas.
This message will be updated as conditions change.
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DADC Periodicals Drops for ADC New Orleans LA 700
Periodicals and news publications formerly dropped at the DADC entry level into ADC New Orleans LA 700 should now be dropped at the Bulk Mail Center in Memphis, TN, 38999 — excluding any mail for ZIP Codes where service is suspended.
To receive the best service for these publications, it is strongly recommended that direct containers for 325, 365, 366 and 394 be drop shipped into the appropriate destination SCF entry points (DSCF) for the following locations as listed in DMM L005:
325 PENSACOLA FL 325
365, 366 SCF MOBILE AL 365
394 HATTIESBURG MS 394
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Express Mail embargo to ZIP Code 395 lifted.
The Postal Service is now accepting Express Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394, 395 and 396.
Express Mail embargoed to parts of Louisiana
The suspension of Express Mail to ZIP Codes 700, 701 and 704 remains in effect. In addition, effective immediately, the Postal Service is not accepting Express Mail for ZIP Codes 703 and 706.
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394, 396 and 704 has been lifted, but remains in effect for ZIP Codes 395, 700, and 701.
Drop shipment appointments to ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394, 396 and 704 are being accepted — but appointments are required before any drop shipments can occur.
Ongoing Service Issues
Louisiana (Current as of 9/26/05 - 11 a.m.)
Suspension of retail, delivery service and drop shipments to Louisiana ZIP Codes 700, 701, 703, and 706
Effective immediately, retail and delivery service as well as drop shipments of Standard, Periodicals and Parcels are suspended to offices in Louisiana's 700, 701, 703 and 706 ZIP Code areas.
Mississippi (Current as of 9/26/05 - 9 a.m.)
Partial services are available at the following Mississippi offices: Gulfport (39501, 39507); Bay St. Louis (39520); Stennis Space Center (39529); Biloxi (39530); Gautier (39553); Kiln (39556); Pascagoula (39567); Pass Christian (39571); Pearlington (39572) and Waveland (39576).
All other Mississippi offices are unaffected or have returned to full service.
Drop shipments to the Gulfport Plant and any delivery and retail units in ZIP Codes 395 are suspended until further notice.
Drop shipments are resumed by appointment only in ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394 and 396. Drop shipments for these zones will not be accepted without appointments.
Alabama (Current as of 9/26/05 - 9 a.m.)
Partial services are available at the following Alabama offices: Bayou La Batre (36509); Dauphin Island (36528); Mobile (ZIP Codes 36602, 36604, 36605, 36606, 36607, 36608, 36609, 36610, 36611, 36615, 36617, 36618, 36619, 36693 and 36695) and Eight Mile (36613).
All other Alabama offices are unaffected or have returned to full service.
The Mobile Processing and Distribution Center will accept drop shipments by appointment only for zones 365 & 366. Drop shipments for these zones will not be accepted without appointments.
Texas (Current as of 9/26/05 - 11 a.m.)
Suspension of Drop Shipments into Texas 3-digit ZIP Codes 776 and 777.
Effective immediately, all drop shipments into 3-digit ZIP Codes 776 and 777 are suspended until further notice. Under no circumstances should drop shipments for these ZIP Codes be entered at alternate sites.
The suspension of drop shipments to ZIP Code areas 770, 773, 774, 775, 779, 783, 784, and 785 has been lifted.
Retail and Delivery Service suspended to ZIP Codes 776 and 777.
Effective immediately, and until further notice, retail and delivery service in the following 3-digit Texas ZIP Code ranges are suspended: 776 and 777.
This remains a dynamic situation and we will be posting system changes as they occur.
Newest Service Updates
Suspension of drop shipments to Louisiana ZIP Codes 700, 701, 703, and 706
Effective immediately, the Postal Service is suspending drop shipments to offices in Louisiana's 700, 701, 703, and 706 ZIP Code areas.
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Express Mail embargoed to parts of Houston, TX and Louisiana.
Effective immediately, the Postal Service is not accepting Express Mail for destinations in the Houston 776 and 777 ZIP Code areas or Louisiana’s 700, 701, 703, 704 and 706 ZIP Code areas.
This message will be updated as conditions change.
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DADC Periodicals Drops for ADC New Orleans LA 700
Periodicals and news publications formerly dropped at the DADC entry level into ADC New Orleans LA 700 should now be dropped at the Bulk Mail Center in Memphis, TN, 38999 — excluding any mail for ZIP Codes where service is suspended.
To receive the best service for these publications, it is strongly recommended that direct containers for 325, 365, 366 and 394 be drop shipped into the appropriate destination SCF entry points (DSCF) for the following locations as listed in DMM L005:
325 PENSACOLA FL 325
365, 366 SCF MOBILE AL 365
394 HATTIESBURG MS 394
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Express Mail embargo to ZIP Code 395 lifted.
The Postal Service is now accepting Express Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394, 395 and 396.
Express Mail embargoed to parts of Louisiana
The suspension of Express Mail to ZIP Codes 700, 701 and 704 remains in effect. In addition, effective immediately, the Postal Service is not accepting Express Mail for ZIP Codes 703 and 706.
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394, 396 and 704 has been lifted, but remains in effect for ZIP Codes 395, 700, and 701.
Drop shipment appointments to ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394, 396 and 704 are being accepted — but appointments are required before any drop shipments can occur.
Ongoing Service Issues
Louisiana (Current as of 9/26/05 - 11 a.m.)
Suspension of retail, delivery service and drop shipments to Louisiana ZIP Codes 700, 701, 703, and 706
Effective immediately, retail and delivery service as well as drop shipments of Standard, Periodicals and Parcels are suspended to offices in Louisiana's 700, 701, 703 and 706 ZIP Code areas.
Mississippi (Current as of 9/26/05 - 9 a.m.)
Partial services are available at the following Mississippi offices: Gulfport (39501, 39507); Bay St. Louis (39520); Stennis Space Center (39529); Biloxi (39530); Gautier (39553); Kiln (39556); Pascagoula (39567); Pass Christian (39571); Pearlington (39572) and Waveland (39576).
All other Mississippi offices are unaffected or have returned to full service.
Drop shipments to the Gulfport Plant and any delivery and retail units in ZIP Codes 395 are suspended until further notice.
Drop shipments are resumed by appointment only in ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394 and 396. Drop shipments for these zones will not be accepted without appointments.
Alabama (Current as of 9/26/05 - 9 a.m.)
Partial services are available at the following Alabama offices: Bayou La Batre (36509); Dauphin Island (36528); Mobile (ZIP Codes 36602, 36604, 36605, 36606, 36607, 36608, 36609, 36610, 36611, 36615, 36617, 36618, 36619, 36693 and 36695) and Eight Mile (36613).
All other Alabama offices are unaffected or have returned to full service.
The Mobile Processing and Distribution Center will accept drop shipments by appointment only for zones 365 & 366. Drop shipments for these zones will not be accepted without appointments.
Texas (Current as of 9/26/05 - 11 a.m.)
Suspension of Drop Shipments into Texas 3-digit ZIP Codes 776 and 777.
Effective immediately, all drop shipments into 3-digit ZIP Codes 776 and 777 are suspended until further notice. Under no circumstances should drop shipments for these ZIP Codes be entered at alternate sites.
The suspension of drop shipments to ZIP Code areas 770, 773, 774, 775, 779, 783, 784, and 785 has been lifted.
Retail and Delivery Service suspended to ZIP Codes 776 and 777.
Effective immediately, and until further notice, retail and delivery service in the following 3-digit Texas ZIP Code ranges are suspended: 776 and 777.
This remains a dynamic situation and we will be posting system changes as they occur.
Saturday, September 24, 2005
Map showing potential impact on Hurricane Rita-affected Post Offices.
9/24/05 9:30 a.m. EDT - Post Office Operations are currently being reviewed and updates will be made when information becomes available.
POSTAL SERVICE SUSPENDS MAIL DELIVERY IN SEVERAL EAST TEXAS TOWNS FOR SATURDAY, SEPT. 24
Hurricane Rita Related Service Updates
Updated September 24, 2005 - 1 p.m.
Newest Service Updates
POSTAL SERVICE SUSPENDS MAIL DELIVERY IN SEVERAL EAST TEXAS TOWNS FOR SATURDAY, SEPT. 24
The U.S. Postal Service is suspending mail delivery in some areas of East Texas. The Dallas District — which includes the East Texas area — announced today that delivery is suspended in the following ZIP Codes: 755, 756, 757, 758 and 759.
Normal mail delivery is expected to return to most areas on Monday, Sept. 26. However, the Postal Service will make decisions based on the storm's continuing path. Notification will be given as these impacted ZIP Codes return to normal delivery status.
The decision only affects mail delivery. Post Offices in the affected ZIP Codes are open their normal hours for retail services.
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Express Mail embargoed to Dallas, Houston and parts of Louisiana.
Effective immediately, the Postal Service is not accepting Express Mail for destinations in the Dallas 755-759 ZIP Code areas, the Houston 770-778 ZIP Code areas or Louisiana’s 700, 701 and 704 ZIP Code areas.
The embargo is scheduled to last throughout the weekend. This message will be updated as conditions change.
Texas
Suspension of Drop Shipments into Texas 3-digit ZIP Codes 770, 773, 774, 775, 776, 777, 779, 783 and 784.
Effective immediately, all drop shipments into 3-digit ZIP Codes 770, 773, 774, 775, 776, 777, 779, 783 and 784 are suspended until further notice. Under no circumstances should drop shipments for these ZIP Codes be entered at alternate sites. This emergency action has been taken due to the mandatory evacuations in these areas due to Hurricane Rita.
The suspension of drop shipments to ZIP Code area 785 has been lifted.
Retail and Delivery Service suspended to ZIP Codes 770, 773, 774, 775, 776, 777, 779, 783 and 784.
Effective immediately, and until further notice, retail and delivery service in the following 3-digit Texas ZIP Code ranges are suspended: 770, 773, 774, 775, 776, 777, 779, 783 and 784.
This remains a dynamic situation and we will be posting system changes as they occur based on both weather conditions and in accordance with instructions from emergency management officials.
Louisiana
Suspension of retail, delivery service and drop shipments to Louisiana ZIP Codes 700-708
Effective immediately, retail and delivery service as well as drop shipments of Standard, Periodicals and Parcels are suspended to all offices in Louisiana’s 700-708 ZIP Code areas.
Updated September 24, 2005 - 1 p.m.
Newest Service Updates
POSTAL SERVICE SUSPENDS MAIL DELIVERY IN SEVERAL EAST TEXAS TOWNS FOR SATURDAY, SEPT. 24
The U.S. Postal Service is suspending mail delivery in some areas of East Texas. The Dallas District — which includes the East Texas area — announced today that delivery is suspended in the following ZIP Codes: 755, 756, 757, 758 and 759.
Normal mail delivery is expected to return to most areas on Monday, Sept. 26. However, the Postal Service will make decisions based on the storm's continuing path. Notification will be given as these impacted ZIP Codes return to normal delivery status.
The decision only affects mail delivery. Post Offices in the affected ZIP Codes are open their normal hours for retail services.
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Express Mail embargoed to Dallas, Houston and parts of Louisiana.
Effective immediately, the Postal Service is not accepting Express Mail for destinations in the Dallas 755-759 ZIP Code areas, the Houston 770-778 ZIP Code areas or Louisiana’s 700, 701 and 704 ZIP Code areas.
The embargo is scheduled to last throughout the weekend. This message will be updated as conditions change.
Texas
Suspension of Drop Shipments into Texas 3-digit ZIP Codes 770, 773, 774, 775, 776, 777, 779, 783 and 784.
Effective immediately, all drop shipments into 3-digit ZIP Codes 770, 773, 774, 775, 776, 777, 779, 783 and 784 are suspended until further notice. Under no circumstances should drop shipments for these ZIP Codes be entered at alternate sites. This emergency action has been taken due to the mandatory evacuations in these areas due to Hurricane Rita.
The suspension of drop shipments to ZIP Code area 785 has been lifted.
Retail and Delivery Service suspended to ZIP Codes 770, 773, 774, 775, 776, 777, 779, 783 and 784.
Effective immediately, and until further notice, retail and delivery service in the following 3-digit Texas ZIP Code ranges are suspended: 770, 773, 774, 775, 776, 777, 779, 783 and 784.
This remains a dynamic situation and we will be posting system changes as they occur based on both weather conditions and in accordance with instructions from emergency management officials.
Louisiana
Suspension of retail, delivery service and drop shipments to Louisiana ZIP Codes 700-708
Effective immediately, retail and delivery service as well as drop shipments of Standard, Periodicals and Parcels are suspended to all offices in Louisiana’s 700-708 ZIP Code areas.
U.S. Postal Service prepared for Hurricane Rita
U.S. Postal Service prepared for Hurricane Rita
WASHINGTON - Neither rain...nor floods or hurricanes will stay the U.S. Postal Service from connecting people to their mail. Following the same steps it took to minimize mail disruption during Hurricane Katrina, the Postal Service is moving to protect its employees and the mail in the path of Hurricane Rita.
Mail destined for Houston and other areas in the expected path of Rita's landfall is being held at its place of origin in order to protect as many mail pieces as possible. Postal operations in any area covered by a mandatory evacuation order have been suspended. This includes delivery, collection, Post Office box and retail services, and mail processing. Mail currently in facilities in Rita's path, along with postal vehicles and equipment, are being moved to higher ground in anticipation of flooding.
Local postal officials are working with state and federal authorities to track weather and transportation issues to determine if other service adjustments are necessary. Those seeking the latest information on service updates can find it at: http://www.usps.com/communications/news/serviceupdates.htm. After the storm passes, the Postal Service is ready to return to normal operations as quickly and safely as possible.
Postal employees affected by a mandatory evacuation order are being asked to monitor the USPS National Emergency Notification Hotline (1-888-363-7462) to determine work reporting status and to learn if any special instructions have been issued.
WASHINGTON - Neither rain...nor floods or hurricanes will stay the U.S. Postal Service from connecting people to their mail. Following the same steps it took to minimize mail disruption during Hurricane Katrina, the Postal Service is moving to protect its employees and the mail in the path of Hurricane Rita.
Mail destined for Houston and other areas in the expected path of Rita's landfall is being held at its place of origin in order to protect as many mail pieces as possible. Postal operations in any area covered by a mandatory evacuation order have been suspended. This includes delivery, collection, Post Office box and retail services, and mail processing. Mail currently in facilities in Rita's path, along with postal vehicles and equipment, are being moved to higher ground in anticipation of flooding.
Local postal officials are working with state and federal authorities to track weather and transportation issues to determine if other service adjustments are necessary. Those seeking the latest information on service updates can find it at: http://www.usps.com/communications/news/serviceupdates.htm. After the storm passes, the Postal Service is ready to return to normal operations as quickly and safely as possible.
Postal employees affected by a mandatory evacuation order are being asked to monitor the USPS National Emergency Notification Hotline (1-888-363-7462) to determine work reporting status and to learn if any special instructions have been issued.
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Hurricane Rita: Category 4 storm heading for Gulf Coast of Texas
RITA!
Category 4 storm heading for Gulf Coast of Texas
Just weeks after Hurricane Katrina ripped into the Gulf Coast of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama with devastating and life-altering consequences, Hurricane Rita is barreling toward the Gulf Coast of Texas with the potential to cause as much or more damage.
Satellite image of Hurricane Rita taken at 4:15 a.m. ET today. The Category 5 storm is packing 170 mph winds as it heads for the Gulf Coast of Texas.
As the Postal Service prepares for its arrival, the safety of our employees remains our primary concern. USPS employees are expected to follow all mandatory evacuation orders issued by local, state or federal officials within any locations that include their home or work assignment. Postal operations are suspended in any areas under mandatory evacuation orders and will remain suspended until the evacuation order has been lifted.
“The safety and well-being of our employees and customers remain our top priorities,” said Houston District Manager Cliff Rucker. “By following mandatory evacuation orders, you’re protecting yourself and your loved ones — and you’re making it far easier for us to restore service to our customers when we can.”
“It’s the same way that we want our employees to leave work as safely as they arrive,” said Rio Grande District Manager Larry James. “We want them to come out of this hurricane safe and sound — following mandatory evacuation orders will go a long way toward making that happen. Rio Grande employees have always risen to the occasion and I’m sure this will be no exception.””
USPS Carrier Pickup Online Notification reaches 15 million pick-ups
A MILLION MORE. Carrier Pickup Online Notification and Priority Mail are a marriage made in heaven for small business customers like Staten Island, NY, wedding entrepreneur Lorraine Lipsitz. USPS is wooing customers like Lipsitz, and they’re saying, “I do!”Her business, Super Good Deals, specializes in customized and monogrammed party favors for weddings. Her business depends on timely, reliable service. Customers have used Carrier Pickup Online Notification to schedule pickups of more than 15 million packages since the feature began.
Updated Map of Post Offices affected by Hurricane Katrina - Updated 9-22-05 8:00 am
The map to the left shows the status of all USPS Post Offices that were affected by Hurricane Katrina and the floods earlier this month (August - September 2005). Green coded areas indict fully operational post offices, yellow represents partial service, red represents NO service, while white are offices not affected. This information is as of Wednesday 9-22-05 8:00 AM
Click on the maps for a larger image.
USPS: Hurricane Rita Related Service Updates
Hurricane Rita Related Service Updates
Updated September 21, 2005 - 8 p.m.
Latest Service Updates
Texas
Suspension of Drop Shipments into Texas 3-digit ZIP Codes 770, 773, 774 and 775
Effective immediately all drop shipments into 3-digit ZIP Codes 770, 773, 774 and 775 are suspended until further notice. This emergency action has been taken due to the mandatory evacuations in these areas due to Hurricane Rita.
Drop shipments destined for ZIP Codes 773, 774 and 775 can be dropped at the North Houston Processing & Distribution Center located at 4600 Aldine Bender Rd., Houston, TX 77315.
Drop shipments destined for ZIP Code 770 can be dropped at the Houston GPO, 401 Franklin St., Houston, TX 77201.
Suspension of Drop Shipments into Texas 3-digit ZIP Codes 779, 783, 784 and 785
Effective immediately, drop shipments into 3-digit ZIP Codes 779, 783, 784 and 785 are suspended due to mandatory evacuations resulting from Hurricane Rita. These shipments should be redirected to SCF 782, San Antonio, TX.
Mailers with any questions regarding drop shipment suspensions or redirections should contact their Business Service Network representatives for additional information.
Retail and Delivery Service
Effective immediately, retail and delivery service in the following 3-digit Texas ZIP Code ranges are suspended: 773, 774, 775, 779, 783, 784 and 785.
This remains a dynamic situation and we will be posting system changes as they occur and based on both weather conditions and in accordance with instructions from Houston officials.
South Florida District
All South Florida District offices are operational.
Updated September 21, 2005 - 8 p.m.
Latest Service Updates
Texas
Suspension of Drop Shipments into Texas 3-digit ZIP Codes 770, 773, 774 and 775
Effective immediately all drop shipments into 3-digit ZIP Codes 770, 773, 774 and 775 are suspended until further notice. This emergency action has been taken due to the mandatory evacuations in these areas due to Hurricane Rita.
Drop shipments destined for ZIP Codes 773, 774 and 775 can be dropped at the North Houston Processing & Distribution Center located at 4600 Aldine Bender Rd., Houston, TX 77315.
Drop shipments destined for ZIP Code 770 can be dropped at the Houston GPO, 401 Franklin St., Houston, TX 77201.
Suspension of Drop Shipments into Texas 3-digit ZIP Codes 779, 783, 784 and 785
Effective immediately, drop shipments into 3-digit ZIP Codes 779, 783, 784 and 785 are suspended due to mandatory evacuations resulting from Hurricane Rita. These shipments should be redirected to SCF 782, San Antonio, TX.
Mailers with any questions regarding drop shipment suspensions or redirections should contact their Business Service Network representatives for additional information.
Retail and Delivery Service
Effective immediately, retail and delivery service in the following 3-digit Texas ZIP Code ranges are suspended: 773, 774, 775, 779, 783, 784 and 785.
This remains a dynamic situation and we will be posting system changes as they occur and based on both weather conditions and in accordance with instructions from Houston officials.
South Florida District
All South Florida District offices are operational.
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
USPS: Hurricane Rita Service Updates
Newest Service Update
Suspension of Drop Shipments Into SCF 775 - Effective immediately all drop shipments into SCF 775 are suspended until further notice. This emergency action has been taken as a result of the mandatory evacuation of Galveston, Texas due to Hurricane Rita. Drop shipments destined for SCF 775 can be dropped at the North Houston Processing & Distribution Center located at 4600 Aldine Bender Rd., Houston, TX 77315. Further updates will be provided after we fully understand the effects of Hurricane Rita.
Suspension of Drop Shipments Into SCF 775 - Effective immediately all drop shipments into SCF 775 are suspended until further notice. This emergency action has been taken as a result of the mandatory evacuation of Galveston, Texas due to Hurricane Rita. Drop shipments destined for SCF 775 can be dropped at the North Houston Processing & Distribution Center located at 4600 Aldine Bender Rd., Houston, TX 77315. Further updates will be provided after we fully understand the effects of Hurricane Rita.
USPS: Katrina Related Service Updates
USPS: Katrina Related Service Updates
Updated September 21, 2005 - 1 p.m. ET
Newest Service Updates
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail destined for ZIP Code 704 has been lifted, but remains in effect for ZIP Codes 395, 700 and 701.
Drop shipment appointments to ZIP Code 704 are being accepted — but appointments are required before any drop shipments can occur.
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DADC Periodicals Drops for ADC New Orleans LA 700
Periodicals and news publications formerly dropped at the DADC entry level into ADC New Orleans LA 700 should now be dropped at the Bulk Mail Center in Memphis, TN, 38999 — excluding any mail for ZIP Codes where service is suspended.
To receive the best service for these publications, it is strongly recommended that direct containers (e.g. 5-digit, 3-digit, and SCF) be drop shipped into the appropriate destination SCF entry points (DSCF) for the following locations as listed in DMM L005:
325 PENSACOLA FL 325
365, 366 SCF MOBILE AL 365
394 HATTIESBURG MS 394
703 HOUMA LA 703
705 LAFAYETTE LA 705
706 LAKE CHARLES LA 706
707, 708 SCF BATON ROUGE LA 707
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Social Security Administration requests return of unclaimed/undelivered Mississippi and Louisiana checks.
At the request of the Social Security Administration, the Postal Service is returning unclaimed and undelivered Louisiana and Mississippi Social Security checks to the Department of the Treasury today. USPS established special pick up locations at facilities in both states for residents who, because of the storm, couldn’t receive delivery. As a result of the request, special pick up service at those locations is not available after today, Wednesday, Sept. 14.
Recipients with questions regarding their checks should contact the Social Security Administration directly.
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Express Mail embargo to ZIP Code 395 lifted.
The Postal Service is now accepting Express Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394, 395 and 396.
However, the suspension of Express Mail to ZIP Codes 700, 701 and 704 remains in effect.
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394, 396 and 704 has been lifted, but remains in effect for ZIP Codes 395, 700, and 701.
Drop shipment appointments to ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394, 396 and 704 are being accepted — but appointments are required before any drop shipments can occur.
Updated September 21, 2005 - 1 p.m. ET
Newest Service Updates
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail destined for ZIP Code 704 has been lifted, but remains in effect for ZIP Codes 395, 700 and 701.
Drop shipment appointments to ZIP Code 704 are being accepted — but appointments are required before any drop shipments can occur.
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DADC Periodicals Drops for ADC New Orleans LA 700
Periodicals and news publications formerly dropped at the DADC entry level into ADC New Orleans LA 700 should now be dropped at the Bulk Mail Center in Memphis, TN, 38999 — excluding any mail for ZIP Codes where service is suspended.
To receive the best service for these publications, it is strongly recommended that direct containers (e.g. 5-digit, 3-digit, and SCF) be drop shipped into the appropriate destination SCF entry points (DSCF) for the following locations as listed in DMM L005:
325 PENSACOLA FL 325
365, 366 SCF MOBILE AL 365
394 HATTIESBURG MS 394
703 HOUMA LA 703
705 LAFAYETTE LA 705
706 LAKE CHARLES LA 706
707, 708 SCF BATON ROUGE LA 707
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Social Security Administration requests return of unclaimed/undelivered Mississippi and Louisiana checks.
At the request of the Social Security Administration, the Postal Service is returning unclaimed and undelivered Louisiana and Mississippi Social Security checks to the Department of the Treasury today. USPS established special pick up locations at facilities in both states for residents who, because of the storm, couldn’t receive delivery. As a result of the request, special pick up service at those locations is not available after today, Wednesday, Sept. 14.
Recipients with questions regarding their checks should contact the Social Security Administration directly.
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Express Mail embargo to ZIP Code 395 lifted.
The Postal Service is now accepting Express Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394, 395 and 396.
However, the suspension of Express Mail to ZIP Codes 700, 701 and 704 remains in effect.
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394, 396 and 704 has been lifted, but remains in effect for ZIP Codes 395, 700, and 701.
Drop shipment appointments to ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394, 396 and 704 are being accepted — but appointments are required before any drop shipments can occur.
USPS: Hurricane Rita Related Service Updates
Hurricane Rita Related Service Updates
(Updated September 21, 2005 - 1 pm)
Newest Service Updates
Suspension of Drop Shipments Into SCF 775
Effective immediately all drop shipments into SCF 775 are suspended until further notice. This emergency action has been taken as a result of the mandatory evacuation of Galveston, Texas due to Hurricane Rita. Drop shipments destined for SCF 775 can be dropped at the North Houston Processing & Distribution Center located at 4600 Aldine Bender Rd., Houston, TX 77315. Further updates will be provided after we fully understand the effects of Hurricane Rita.
South Florida District
All South Florida District offices are operational.
At 8 a.m. ET, Hurricane Rita was moving west at 14 mph about 195 miles west of Key West, Fla., and has been upgraded to a Category 4 storm.
(Updated September 21, 2005 - 1 pm)
Newest Service Updates
Suspension of Drop Shipments Into SCF 775
Effective immediately all drop shipments into SCF 775 are suspended until further notice. This emergency action has been taken as a result of the mandatory evacuation of Galveston, Texas due to Hurricane Rita. Drop shipments destined for SCF 775 can be dropped at the North Houston Processing & Distribution Center located at 4600 Aldine Bender Rd., Houston, TX 77315. Further updates will be provided after we fully understand the effects of Hurricane Rita.
South Florida District
All South Florida District offices are operational.
At 8 a.m. ET, Hurricane Rita was moving west at 14 mph about 195 miles west of Key West, Fla., and has been upgraded to a Category 4 storm.
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Scam artists targeting Katrina donors
PHISHING OFF THE GULF COAST
Scam artists targeting Katrina donors
The Gulf Coast is known as one of the great fishing areas in the United States. Now, because of some unscrupulous Internet scam artists, it’s becoming one of the great phishing areas of the United States.
Phishing involves thieves hiding behind seemingly legitimate websites or e-mail addresses and trying to obtain your personal information — information they can use to make unauthorized withdrawals from your bank account, pay for online purchases using your credit card or even sell your identity to other thieves.
This latest version of phishing is playing on America’s concern for Hurricane Katrina victims. USPS employees are being sent e-mails from a site claiming to be the American Red Cross. It isn’t. When you click on the included link, you are taken to a site in China where you are urged to make donations in any amount from $25 to $5,000.
Unfortunately, it’s a scam. Instead of the money going to help Katrina victims, it’s going into the pockets of thieves.
Security experts recommend that you don’t respond to online requests for money. Since phishing attacks impact our infrastructure, there are some technical countermeasures that Information Technology is using to mitigate them. All questionable e-mail should be sent to USPSCIRT at abuse@usps.gov and to the OIG’s Financial Fraud Unit at: financialfraud@uspsoig.gov.
Scam artists targeting Katrina donors
The Gulf Coast is known as one of the great fishing areas in the United States. Now, because of some unscrupulous Internet scam artists, it’s becoming one of the great phishing areas of the United States.
Phishing involves thieves hiding behind seemingly legitimate websites or e-mail addresses and trying to obtain your personal information — information they can use to make unauthorized withdrawals from your bank account, pay for online purchases using your credit card or even sell your identity to other thieves.
This latest version of phishing is playing on America’s concern for Hurricane Katrina victims. USPS employees are being sent e-mails from a site claiming to be the American Red Cross. It isn’t. When you click on the included link, you are taken to a site in China where you are urged to make donations in any amount from $25 to $5,000.
Unfortunately, it’s a scam. Instead of the money going to help Katrina victims, it’s going into the pockets of thieves.
Security experts recommend that you don’t respond to online requests for money. Since phishing attacks impact our infrastructure, there are some technical countermeasures that Information Technology is using to mitigate them. All questionable e-mail should be sent to USPSCIRT at abuse@usps.gov and to the OIG’s Financial Fraud Unit at: financialfraud@uspsoig.gov.
ALL CHANGES OF ADDRESS CONSIDERED
ALL CHANGES OF ADDRESS CONSIDERED
PMG emphasizes ongoing COAs for displaced customers
In a national radio interview yesterday, Postmaster General Jack Potter reminded customers displaced by Hurricane Katrina of the importance of filing Changes of Address (COAs) no matter how many times they relocate.
Houston Retail Associate Jackie Walker-Mack helps a woman at the George R. Brown Convention Center hurricane shelter file a Change of Address. PMG Jack Potter emphasized it’s critical for residents to file COAs.
Speaking on National Public Radio’s “All Things
Considered,” Potter explained how the Postal Automation Redirection System lets mail bypass the Gulf Coast area to reach a customer’s new location.
“They may move multiple times but we would like them to give us the information each and every time they move,” Potter said, “so the mail can follow them as they relocate.” He noted the three options to file COAs: USPS.com, 1-800-ASK-USPS or at any Post Office.
Potter also paid tribute to USPS employees who quickly came back to work — even those who lost homes themselves. “I’m very proud of the folks who find themselves in locations outside of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama who have come to local Post Offices and told us that they want to work wherever they are,” he said.
“I’m very proud of all of our people. It’s an amazing story about the loyalty and dedication of our workforce and how they’ve risen to the occasion.”
PMG emphasizes ongoing COAs for displaced customers
In a national radio interview yesterday, Postmaster General Jack Potter reminded customers displaced by Hurricane Katrina of the importance of filing Changes of Address (COAs) no matter how many times they relocate.
Houston Retail Associate Jackie Walker-Mack helps a woman at the George R. Brown Convention Center hurricane shelter file a Change of Address. PMG Jack Potter emphasized it’s critical for residents to file COAs.
Speaking on National Public Radio’s “All Things
Considered,” Potter explained how the Postal Automation Redirection System lets mail bypass the Gulf Coast area to reach a customer’s new location.
“They may move multiple times but we would like them to give us the information each and every time they move,” Potter said, “so the mail can follow them as they relocate.” He noted the three options to file COAs: USPS.com, 1-800-ASK-USPS or at any Post Office.
Potter also paid tribute to USPS employees who quickly came back to work — even those who lost homes themselves. “I’m very proud of the folks who find themselves in locations outside of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama who have come to local Post Offices and told us that they want to work wherever they are,” he said.
“I’m very proud of all of our people. It’s an amazing story about the loyalty and dedication of our workforce and how they’ve risen to the occasion.”
USPS: Hurricane RITA Update
Hurricane Rita
South Florida District (Current as of 9/20/05 - 11:30 a.m.)
All Post Offices in ZIP Code areas 330, 331, 332 and 333 are closed today due to Hurricane Rita.
At 8 a.m. ET, the center of the storm was located about 100 miles east-southeast of Key West, FL.
Hurricane Rita is moving between west-northwest at 15 mph with hurricane force winds extending outward up to 120 miles from the center. Rita’s center is expected to pass near the lower Florida Keys around midday today.
South Florida District (Current as of 9/20/05 - 11:30 a.m.)
All Post Offices in ZIP Code areas 330, 331, 332 and 333 are closed today due to Hurricane Rita.
At 8 a.m. ET, the center of the storm was located about 100 miles east-southeast of Key West, FL.
Hurricane Rita is moving between west-northwest at 15 mph with hurricane force winds extending outward up to 120 miles from the center. Rita’s center is expected to pass near the lower Florida Keys around midday today.
USPS: Hurricane Katrina District Updates
Louisiana District (Current as of 9/20/05 - 10 a.m.)
New Orleans Processing and Distribution Center operations remain suspended until further notice. Retail and delivery services remain suspended for most Post Offices in the City of New Orleans (701 ZIP Code range — with the exception of 70123 which has partial services available). Retail and delivery services also remain suspended for the following offices and ZIP Codes, primarily to the south and east of New Orleans: Arabi (70032); Braithwaite (70040); Buras (70041); Chalmette (70043); Meraux (70075); Port Sulphur (70083); Saint Bernard, (70085); Venice (70091); Violet (70092); and Grand Isle (70358).
Partial service is available at: Metairie (70001, 70002, 70003, 70005, 70006); Barataria (70036); Belle Chasse (70037); Gretna (70053, 70056); Harvey (70058); Kenner (70062, 70065); La Place (70068); Marrero (70072); Saint Rose (70087); Westwego (70094); Covington (70433, 70435); Slidell (70458, 70460, 70461); Varnado (70467) and Mandeville (70471) and New Orleans (70123).
All other Louisiana offices are unaffected or have returned to full service.
Drop shipments destined for ZIP Code 703 will now be accepted in Baton Rouge Sectional Center Facility 707 until further notice.
Mississippi District (Current as of 9/20/05 - 10 a.m.)
Partial services are available at the following Mississippi offices: Gulfport (39501, 39507); Bay St. Louis (39520); Stennis Space Center (39529); Biloxi (39530); Gautier (39553); Kiln (39556); Pascagoula (39567); Pass Christian (39571); Pearlington (39572) and Waveland (39576).
All other Mississippi offices are unaffected or have returned to full service.
Drop shipments to the Gulfport Plant and any delivery and retail units in ZIP Codes 395 are suspended until further notice.
Drop shipments are resumed by appointment only in ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394 and 396. Drop shipments for these zones will not be accepted without appointments.
Alabama District (Current as of 9/20/05 - 10 a.m.)
Partial services are available at the following Alabama offices: Bayou La Batre (36509); Dauphin Island (36528); Mobile (ZIP Codes 36602, 36604, 36605, 36606, 36607, 36608, 36609, 36610, 36611, 36615, 36617, 36618, 36619, 36693 and 36695) and Eight Mile (36613).
All other Alabama offices are unaffected or have returned to full service.
The Mobile Processing and Distribution Center will accept drop shipments by appointment only for zones 365 & 366. Drop shipments for these zones will not be accepted without appointments.
New Orleans Processing and Distribution Center operations remain suspended until further notice. Retail and delivery services remain suspended for most Post Offices in the City of New Orleans (701 ZIP Code range — with the exception of 70123 which has partial services available). Retail and delivery services also remain suspended for the following offices and ZIP Codes, primarily to the south and east of New Orleans: Arabi (70032); Braithwaite (70040); Buras (70041); Chalmette (70043); Meraux (70075); Port Sulphur (70083); Saint Bernard, (70085); Venice (70091); Violet (70092); and Grand Isle (70358).
Partial service is available at: Metairie (70001, 70002, 70003, 70005, 70006); Barataria (70036); Belle Chasse (70037); Gretna (70053, 70056); Harvey (70058); Kenner (70062, 70065); La Place (70068); Marrero (70072); Saint Rose (70087); Westwego (70094); Covington (70433, 70435); Slidell (70458, 70460, 70461); Varnado (70467) and Mandeville (70471) and New Orleans (70123).
All other Louisiana offices are unaffected or have returned to full service.
Drop shipments destined for ZIP Code 703 will now be accepted in Baton Rouge Sectional Center Facility 707 until further notice.
Mississippi District (Current as of 9/20/05 - 10 a.m.)
Partial services are available at the following Mississippi offices: Gulfport (39501, 39507); Bay St. Louis (39520); Stennis Space Center (39529); Biloxi (39530); Gautier (39553); Kiln (39556); Pascagoula (39567); Pass Christian (39571); Pearlington (39572) and Waveland (39576).
All other Mississippi offices are unaffected or have returned to full service.
Drop shipments to the Gulfport Plant and any delivery and retail units in ZIP Codes 395 are suspended until further notice.
Drop shipments are resumed by appointment only in ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394 and 396. Drop shipments for these zones will not be accepted without appointments.
Alabama District (Current as of 9/20/05 - 10 a.m.)
Partial services are available at the following Alabama offices: Bayou La Batre (36509); Dauphin Island (36528); Mobile (ZIP Codes 36602, 36604, 36605, 36606, 36607, 36608, 36609, 36610, 36611, 36615, 36617, 36618, 36619, 36693 and 36695) and Eight Mile (36613).
All other Alabama offices are unaffected or have returned to full service.
The Mobile Processing and Distribution Center will accept drop shipments by appointment only for zones 365 & 366. Drop shipments for these zones will not be accepted without appointments.
Express Mail embargo to ZIP Code 395 lifted.
Express Mail embargo to ZIP Code 395 lifted.
The Postal Service is now accepting Express Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394, 395 and 396.
However, the suspension of Express Mail to ZIP Codes 700, 701 and 704 remains in effect.
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394, 396 and 704 has been lifted, but remains in effect for ZIP Codes 395, 700, and 701.
Drop shipment appointments to ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394, 396 and 704 are being accepted — but appointments are required before any drop shipments can occur.
The Postal Service is now accepting Express Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394, 395 and 396.
However, the suspension of Express Mail to ZIP Codes 700, 701 and 704 remains in effect.
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394, 396 and 704 has been lifted, but remains in effect for ZIP Codes 395, 700, and 701.
Drop shipment appointments to ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394, 396 and 704 are being accepted — but appointments are required before any drop shipments can occur.
Social Security Administration requests return of unclaimed/undelivered Mississippi and Louisiana checks.
Social Security Administration requests return of unclaimed/undelivered Mississippi and Louisiana checks.
At the request of the Social Security Administration, the Postal Service is returning unclaimed and undelivered Louisiana and Mississippi Social Security checks to the Department of the Treasury today. USPS established special pick up locations at facilities in both states for residents who, because of the storm, couldn’t receive delivery. As a result of the request, special pick up service at those locations is not available after today, Wednesday, Sept. 14.
Recipients with questions regarding their checks should contact the Social Security Administration directly.
At the request of the Social Security Administration, the Postal Service is returning unclaimed and undelivered Louisiana and Mississippi Social Security checks to the Department of the Treasury today. USPS established special pick up locations at facilities in both states for residents who, because of the storm, couldn’t receive delivery. As a result of the request, special pick up service at those locations is not available after today, Wednesday, Sept. 14.
Recipients with questions regarding their checks should contact the Social Security Administration directly.
USPS: BOARD OF GOVERNORS TO MEET SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
BOARD OF GOVERNORS TO MEET SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
WASHINGTON - The Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service will meet in Washington, DC, at Postal Service Headquarters, 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, on September 27, 2005.
The public is welcome to observe board deliberations that are scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Ben Franklin Room on the 11th floor. The Board expects to discuss the following items:
Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at 8:30 a.m.
1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting, August 1-2, 2005
2. Remarks of the Postmaster General and CEO John E. Potter
3. Committee Reports
4. Board of Governors Calendar Year 2006 Meeting Schedule - Chairman Jim Miller
5. Office of the Governors Fiscal Year 2006 Budget - Chairman Miller
6. Postal Rate Commission Fiscal Year 2006 Budget - Chairman Miller
7. Fiscal Year 2006 Operating and Capital Plans - Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President Richard J. Strasser, Jr.
8. Strategic Transformation Plan 2006-2010 - Chairman Miller
9. Fiscal Year 2006 Annual Performance Plan - Government Performance and Results Act - Chairman Miller
10. Capital Investment - San Juan, Puerto Rico, Processing and Distribution Center - Facilities Vice President Rudy Umscheid
11. Tentative Agenda for the November 1, 2005, meeting in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON - The Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service will meet in Washington, DC, at Postal Service Headquarters, 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, on September 27, 2005.
The public is welcome to observe board deliberations that are scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Ben Franklin Room on the 11th floor. The Board expects to discuss the following items:
Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at 8:30 a.m.
1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting, August 1-2, 2005
2. Remarks of the Postmaster General and CEO John E. Potter
3. Committee Reports
4. Board of Governors Calendar Year 2006 Meeting Schedule - Chairman Jim Miller
5. Office of the Governors Fiscal Year 2006 Budget - Chairman Miller
6. Postal Rate Commission Fiscal Year 2006 Budget - Chairman Miller
7. Fiscal Year 2006 Operating and Capital Plans - Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President Richard J. Strasser, Jr.
8. Strategic Transformation Plan 2006-2010 - Chairman Miller
9. Fiscal Year 2006 Annual Performance Plan - Government Performance and Results Act - Chairman Miller
10. Capital Investment - San Juan, Puerto Rico, Processing and Distribution Center - Facilities Vice President Rudy Umscheid
11. Tentative Agenda for the November 1, 2005, meeting in Washington, D.C.
ONLINE CREDIT CARD CONSUMERS PREFER THE MESSAGE IN THE MAILBOX
ONLINE CREDIT CARD CONSUMERS PREFER THE MESSAGE IN THE MAILBOX
Study reveals mail as top driver of traffic to online credit card applications
Washington, DC - Today's online credit card applicants are more plugged into what's in their mailbox than what's in their inbox, according to a national report released today.
Despite developing trends in online marketing, the findings of a recent study conducted by comScore Networks for the U.S. Postal Service reveal that most consumers still prefer and respond more strongly to one of the oldest, most traditional forms of marketing — direct mail.
According to the 2005 "Multi-Channel Credit Card Acquisition Study," direct mail is a key factor in determining the online behavior of consumers and mail is the number one driver of traffic to online credit card applications. CIBC World Markets, a research firm specializing in corporate, government and institutional investor clients, reported that mail was responsible for more than 13 million of the nearly 35 million online credit card applications last year — over one-third of all online applications.
"The financial services industry has been very successful in developing an online credit card application model and our new study provides some great examples of how mail and the Internet work extremely well together in multi-channel marketing," noted Anita Bizzotto, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President for the U.S. Postal Service. "In our recent multi-channel catalog study, we learned that catalogs drive online sales. Now we have verification that other direct mail has a positive effect on Internet sales as well."
comScore Networks observed the actual online behavior of more than 1 million consumers and administered a pop-up survey to more than 2,400 online credit card applicants at various credit card company web sites. The study was designed to quantify the benefits of direct mail versus online marketing tools such as e-mail and banner ads, measure consumer attitudes about direct mail and online marketing and assess the impact of direct mail credit card solicitations on the quality, loyalty and volume of online credit card applicants.
"This research clearly shows that there is a powerful correlation between the marketing messages that consumers receive in the mailbox and their resulting online behavior," said Linda Abraham, executive vice president of comScore Networks. "Mail is the most effective marketing medium in terms of influencing consumers to apply for a credit card online and the Internet provides a strong fulfillment channel."
Other highlights from the Multi-Channel Credit Card Acquisition Study include the following:
Consumers have a stated preference for mail
70% of all consumers, 69% of prospects and 74% of existing customers open and read a credit card offer when delivered via mail
Consumers (including customers and prospects) prefer to receive credit card offers in the mail rather than electronically, over the Internet
Of all consumers, existing customers are most likely to open and read a credit card offer
65% of consumers read more of the credit card offers they receive in their mailbox rather than over the Internet
Consumers (including customers and prospects) are most likely to open and read credit card offers that are received via mail
Mail delivers higher quality, more committed applicants
Mail drives the most credit card application initiations and consumers influenced by mail have the highest application conversion rate
Consumers receiving mail are more likely to submit an online application
Consumers receiving mail are less likely to competitively shop for other offers
Mail prompts consumers to action
In 2004, direct mail drove more than 13 million prospects to an application and 77% of these prospects completed and submitted the application online
Mail is even more influential among prospects and non-shoppers than current customers
Mail drives non-customers into the online channel and influences prospects to complete the credit card application more than online marketing media
Direct mail drove 18.5 million application initiations and 70% of those completed and submitted the application
Consumers receiving mail are more likely to complete the application
61% of consumers respond more to credit card offers they receive in their mailbox than over the Internet
Consumers respond more to credit card offers received via mail
Regardless of credit risk segment or income level, the majority of consumers driven to apply for a credit card online are responding to mail
Study reveals mail as top driver of traffic to online credit card applications
Washington, DC - Today's online credit card applicants are more plugged into what's in their mailbox than what's in their inbox, according to a national report released today.
Despite developing trends in online marketing, the findings of a recent study conducted by comScore Networks for the U.S. Postal Service reveal that most consumers still prefer and respond more strongly to one of the oldest, most traditional forms of marketing — direct mail.
According to the 2005 "Multi-Channel Credit Card Acquisition Study," direct mail is a key factor in determining the online behavior of consumers and mail is the number one driver of traffic to online credit card applications. CIBC World Markets, a research firm specializing in corporate, government and institutional investor clients, reported that mail was responsible for more than 13 million of the nearly 35 million online credit card applications last year — over one-third of all online applications.
"The financial services industry has been very successful in developing an online credit card application model and our new study provides some great examples of how mail and the Internet work extremely well together in multi-channel marketing," noted Anita Bizzotto, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President for the U.S. Postal Service. "In our recent multi-channel catalog study, we learned that catalogs drive online sales. Now we have verification that other direct mail has a positive effect on Internet sales as well."
comScore Networks observed the actual online behavior of more than 1 million consumers and administered a pop-up survey to more than 2,400 online credit card applicants at various credit card company web sites. The study was designed to quantify the benefits of direct mail versus online marketing tools such as e-mail and banner ads, measure consumer attitudes about direct mail and online marketing and assess the impact of direct mail credit card solicitations on the quality, loyalty and volume of online credit card applicants.
"This research clearly shows that there is a powerful correlation between the marketing messages that consumers receive in the mailbox and their resulting online behavior," said Linda Abraham, executive vice president of comScore Networks. "Mail is the most effective marketing medium in terms of influencing consumers to apply for a credit card online and the Internet provides a strong fulfillment channel."
Other highlights from the Multi-Channel Credit Card Acquisition Study include the following:
Consumers have a stated preference for mail
70% of all consumers, 69% of prospects and 74% of existing customers open and read a credit card offer when delivered via mail
Consumers (including customers and prospects) prefer to receive credit card offers in the mail rather than electronically, over the Internet
Of all consumers, existing customers are most likely to open and read a credit card offer
65% of consumers read more of the credit card offers they receive in their mailbox rather than over the Internet
Consumers (including customers and prospects) are most likely to open and read credit card offers that are received via mail
Mail delivers higher quality, more committed applicants
Mail drives the most credit card application initiations and consumers influenced by mail have the highest application conversion rate
Consumers receiving mail are more likely to submit an online application
Consumers receiving mail are less likely to competitively shop for other offers
Mail prompts consumers to action
In 2004, direct mail drove more than 13 million prospects to an application and 77% of these prospects completed and submitted the application online
Mail is even more influential among prospects and non-shoppers than current customers
Mail drives non-customers into the online channel and influences prospects to complete the credit card application more than online marketing media
Direct mail drove 18.5 million application initiations and 70% of those completed and submitted the application
Consumers receiving mail are more likely to complete the application
61% of consumers respond more to credit card offers they receive in their mailbox than over the Internet
Consumers respond more to credit card offers received via mail
Regardless of credit risk segment or income level, the majority of consumers driven to apply for a credit card online are responding to mail
USPS: Service Update 9-20-05
SERVICE UPDATE. Delivery service has been restored to 86% of affected Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana addresses, with full service available at 427 Post Offices and partial service at 53 Offices. Check the “heat map” on USPS.com for the latest information. Nearly 140,000 households in ZIP Codes 700 and 701 have now filed Changes of Address with USPS.
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Post Offices help customers “turn trash into treasure”
Kentuckiana catches ebay fever
Post Offices help customers “turn trash into treasure”
Kentuckiana District has held more than 50 eBay Day events with 101 Post Offices participating.
Oak Grove, KY, Postmaster Emily Vass explains information on a chart during an eBay seminar (Kentucky New Era photo).
District postmasters are seeing more people use the online auction site to both buy and sell. “It’s really caught on,” Fort Campbell Postmaster Claudia Rankin told The Kentucky New Era. “Five or six years ago, it wasn’t like this.”
Rankin joined the Oak Grove, Pembroke and Herndon postmasters to host an eBay workshop. “You can sell anything and everything,” said Herndon Postmaster Teresa Jessup. “We wanted to tell people how we could help make it easier.”
“You can’t categorize an eBay user,” Vass said. “It’s easier than a yard sale and you get your item seen in more homes. Your trash may be someone else’s treasure.”
Post Offices help customers “turn trash into treasure”
Kentuckiana District has held more than 50 eBay Day events with 101 Post Offices participating.
Oak Grove, KY, Postmaster Emily Vass explains information on a chart during an eBay seminar (Kentucky New Era photo).
District postmasters are seeing more people use the online auction site to both buy and sell. “It’s really caught on,” Fort Campbell Postmaster Claudia Rankin told The Kentucky New Era. “Five or six years ago, it wasn’t like this.”
Rankin joined the Oak Grove, Pembroke and Herndon postmasters to host an eBay workshop. “You can sell anything and everything,” said Herndon Postmaster Teresa Jessup. “We wanted to tell people how we could help make it easier.”
“You can’t categorize an eBay user,” Vass said. “It’s easier than a yard sale and you get your item seen in more homes. Your trash may be someone else’s treasure.”
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Express Mail embargo to ZIP Code 395 lifted.
Updated September 14, 2005 - 12 p.m. ET
Newest Service Updates
Express Mail embargo to ZIP Code 395 lifted.
The Postal Service is now accepting Express Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394, 395 and 396.
However, the suspension of Express Mail to ZIP Codes 700, 701 and 704 remains in effect.
Hurricane Katrina Social Security check distribution extended to Sept. 16 for Mississippi locations.
Click here for times and places.
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394 and 396 has been lifted, but remains in effect for ZIP Codes 395, 700, 701 and 704.
Drop shipment appointments to ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394 and 396 are being accepted — but appointments are required before any drop shipments can occur.
Newest Service Updates
Express Mail embargo to ZIP Code 395 lifted.
The Postal Service is now accepting Express Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394, 395 and 396.
However, the suspension of Express Mail to ZIP Codes 700, 701 and 704 remains in effect.
Hurricane Katrina Social Security check distribution extended to Sept. 16 for Mississippi locations.
Click here for times and places.
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394 and 396 has been lifted, but remains in effect for ZIP Codes 395, 700, 701 and 704.
Drop shipment appointments to ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394 and 396 are being accepted — but appointments are required before any drop shipments can occur.
More than 100,000 households have filed for Change of Address in the two most heavily affected ZIP Codes — 700 and 701 in Louisiana
TIMES ARE CHANGING. Changes of Address (COAs) have been filed for more than 100,000 households in the two most heavily affected ZIP Codes — 700 and 701 in Louisiana. That means up to a half million people may be covered by COAs.
For those who have filed COAs, USPS has delivered more than 27,000 Social Security checks in Mississippi and Louisiana, and is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to deliver approximately 200,000 relief checks.
We continue to ask evacuees to keep filing COAs so their mail can follow them.
For those who have filed COAs, USPS has delivered more than 27,000 Social Security checks in Mississippi and Louisiana, and is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to deliver approximately 200,000 relief checks.
We continue to ask evacuees to keep filing COAs so their mail can follow them.
USPS: RELIEF AND RECOVERY (from Hurricane Katrina)
RELIEF AND RECOVERY. Relief is in sight — and we’re already into the long process of recovery from Hurricane Katrina.
Sixty New Orleans-area Post Offices are back in service, including eight that came on line Monday. Home delivery is not yet restored in all of those areas, but customers in ZIP Codes with working Post Offices can receive mail at the counter.
Sixty New Orleans-area Post Offices are back in service, including eight that came on line Monday. Home delivery is not yet restored in all of those areas, but customers in ZIP Codes with working Post Offices can receive mail at the counter.
Updated Map of Post Offices affected by Hurricane Katrina - Updated 9-14-05 11:30 am
The map to the left shows the status of all USPS Post Offices that were affected by Hurricane Katrina and the floods earlier this month (August - September 2005). Green coded areas indict fully operational post offices, yellow represents partial service, red represents NO service, while white are offices not affected. This information is as of Wednesday 9-14-05 11:30 AM
Click on the maps for a larger image.
Monday, September 12, 2005
Employees, customers reconnecting by the thousands
CONTACT CONTINUES
Employees, customers reconnecting by the thousands
For the Postal Service, it was two of the biggest challenges ever — urging more than a million displaced customers to file a Change of Address (COA) either online at usps.com, over the phone at 1-800-ASK-USPS or at a local Post Office. And at the same time, asking 6,000 displaced employees to call 1-877-477-3273 to let us know their whereabouts.
National Association of Letter Carriers Biloxi, MS, Branch President Wendell Pruitt delivers mail amid storm-blown debris. Associated Press photo.
And it’s paying off — for us and for our customers. About 100,000 COAs for the two most heavily affected ZIP Codes — 700 and 701 in Louisiana — have been filed since evacuations began. This weekend, mail delivery resumed in many areas and mail delivery to evacuees took place for the first time in nearly two weeks.
We’ve come a long way in one week, but we’ve still got a ways to go. The Postal Service is still asking employees, customers and the media to get this important message out to as many people as possible — ask evacuees to file a COA and ask displaced employees to contact us at 1-877-477-3273 and let us know how they are and where they are. It’s important to them — and they’re important to us.
Employees, customers reconnecting by the thousands
For the Postal Service, it was two of the biggest challenges ever — urging more than a million displaced customers to file a Change of Address (COA) either online at usps.com, over the phone at 1-800-ASK-USPS or at a local Post Office. And at the same time, asking 6,000 displaced employees to call 1-877-477-3273 to let us know their whereabouts.
National Association of Letter Carriers Biloxi, MS, Branch President Wendell Pruitt delivers mail amid storm-blown debris. Associated Press photo.
And it’s paying off — for us and for our customers. About 100,000 COAs for the two most heavily affected ZIP Codes — 700 and 701 in Louisiana — have been filed since evacuations began. This weekend, mail delivery resumed in many areas and mail delivery to evacuees took place for the first time in nearly two weeks.
We’ve come a long way in one week, but we’ve still got a ways to go. The Postal Service is still asking employees, customers and the media to get this important message out to as many people as possible — ask evacuees to file a COA and ask displaced employees to contact us at 1-877-477-3273 and let us know how they are and where they are. It’s important to them — and they’re important to us.
Updated Map of Post Offices affected by Hurricane Katrina - Updated 9-12-05 8:30 am
The map to the left shows the status of all USPS Post Offices that were affected by Hurricane Katrina and the floods earlier this month (August - September 2005). Green coded areas indict fully operational post offices, yellow represents partial service, red represents NO service, while white are offices not affected. This information is as of Wednesday 9-12-05 8:30 AMClick on the maps for a larger image.
USPS: Newest Service Updates
Updated September 12, 2005 - 11:00 a.m. ET
Newest Service Updates
Hurricane Katrina Social Security check distribution extended for Louisiana and Mississippi locations.
Louisiana distribution extended to Sept. 12; Mississippi distribution extended to Sept. 16 (Pickup available all days). Click here for times and places.
The Postal Service is now accepting Express Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394 and 396. However, the suspension of Express Mail to ZIP Codes 395, 700, 701 and 704 remains in effect.
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394 and 396 has been lifted, but remains in effect for ZIP Codes 395, 700, 701 and 704.
Drop shipment appointments to ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394 and 396 are being accepted — but appointments are required before any drop shipments can occur.
Newest Service Updates
Hurricane Katrina Social Security check distribution extended for Louisiana and Mississippi locations.
Louisiana distribution extended to Sept. 12; Mississippi distribution extended to Sept. 16 (Pickup available all days). Click here for times and places.
The Postal Service is now accepting Express Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394 and 396. However, the suspension of Express Mail to ZIP Codes 395, 700, 701 and 704 remains in effect.
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394 and 396 has been lifted, but remains in effect for ZIP Codes 395, 700, 701 and 704.
Drop shipment appointments to ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394 and 396 are being accepted — but appointments are required before any drop shipments can occur.
Sunday, September 11, 2005
USPS: Hurricane Katrina - Newest Service Updates 9-11-05
Updated September 11, 2005 - 8:30 a.m. ET
Newest Service Updates
Hurricane Katrina Social Security check distribution extended for Louisiana and Mississippi locations.
Louisiana distribution extended to Sept. 12 (No pickup Sunday, Sept. 11); Mississippi distribution extended to Sept. 16 (Pickup available all days). Click here for times and places.
The Postal Service is now accepting Express Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394 and 396. However, the suspension of Express Mail to ZIP Codes 395, 700, 701 and 704 remains in effect.
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394 and 396 has been lifted, but remains in effect for ZIP Codes 395, 700, 701 and 704.
Drop shipment appointments to ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394 and 396 are being accepted — but appointments are required before any drop shipments can occur.
Newest Service Updates
Hurricane Katrina Social Security check distribution extended for Louisiana and Mississippi locations.
Louisiana distribution extended to Sept. 12 (No pickup Sunday, Sept. 11); Mississippi distribution extended to Sept. 16 (Pickup available all days). Click here for times and places.
The Postal Service is now accepting Express Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394 and 396. However, the suspension of Express Mail to ZIP Codes 395, 700, 701 and 704 remains in effect.
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394 and 396 has been lifted, but remains in effect for ZIP Codes 395, 700, 701 and 704.
Drop shipment appointments to ZIP Codes 369, 393, 394 and 396 are being accepted — but appointments are required before any drop shipments can occur.
Updated Map of Post Offices affected by Hurricane Katrina - Updated 9-11-05 8:00 am
The map to the left shows the status of all USPS Post Offices that were affected by Hurricane Katrina and the floods earlier this month (August - September 2005). Green coded areas indict fully operational post offices, yellow represents partial service, red represents NO service, while white are offices not affected. This information is as of Wednesday 9-11-05 8:00 AM
Click on the maps for a larger image.
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Satelitte Imagery of New Orleans Post Offices Before and After Hurricane Katrina
Here is a link to Satellite images taken before and after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. All United States Post offices are flagged with red flags. Use the + & - on the left hand side of the page to zoom in on one area. The image you see first is the satelitte image before Katrina. Click on the Red "Katrina" button in the top right hand corner of the map and it will show New Oreans after Katrina.
Click Here to go to the Satellite Imagery
Click Here to go to the Satellite Imagery
USPS: Hurricane Katrina - Newest Service Updates
Updated September 10, 2005 - 9:30 a.m. ET
Newest Service Updates
Hurricane Katrina Social Security check distribution extended for Louisiana and Mississippi locations.
Louisiana distribution extended to Sept. 12 (No pickup Sunday, Sept. 11); Mississippi distribution extended to Sept. 16 (Pickup available all days). Click here for times and places.
The Postal Service is now accepting Express Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393 and 394. However, the suspension of Express Mail to ZIP Codes 395, 396, 700, 701 and 704 remains in effect.
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393 and 394 has been lifted, but remains in effect for ZIP Codes 395, 396, 700, 701 and 704.
Drop shipment appointments to ZIP Codes 369, 393 and 394 are being accepted — but appointments are required before any drop shipments can occur.
Newest Service Updates
Hurricane Katrina Social Security check distribution extended for Louisiana and Mississippi locations.
Louisiana distribution extended to Sept. 12 (No pickup Sunday, Sept. 11); Mississippi distribution extended to Sept. 16 (Pickup available all days). Click here for times and places.
The Postal Service is now accepting Express Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393 and 394. However, the suspension of Express Mail to ZIP Codes 395, 396, 700, 701 and 704 remains in effect.
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393 and 394 has been lifted, but remains in effect for ZIP Codes 395, 396, 700, 701 and 704.
Drop shipment appointments to ZIP Codes 369, 393 and 394 are being accepted — but appointments are required before any drop shipments can occur.
Updated Map of Post Offices affected by Hurricane Katrina - Updated 9-10-05 8:00 am
The map to the left shows the status of all USPS Post Offices that were affected by Hurricane Katrina and the floods earlier this month (August - September 2005). Green coded areas indict fully operational post offices, yellow represents partial service, red represents NO service, while white are offices not affected. This information is as of Wednesday 9-10-05 8:00 AMClick on the maps for a larger image.
Friday, September 09, 2005
Updated Map of Post Offices affected by Hurricane Katrina - Updated 9-9-05 8:00 am
The map to the left shows the status of all USPS Post Offices that were affected by Hurricane Katrina and the floods earlier this month (August - September 2005). Green coded areas indict fully operational post offices, yellow represents partial service, red represents NO service, while white are offices not affected. This information is as of Wednesday 9-09-05 8:00 AM
Click on the map for a larger image.
Mail services being restored where possible and safe to do so, displaced customers need to file change of address.
POTTER TO AMERICA:
Mail services being restored where possible and safe to do so, displaced customers need to file change of address, displaced employees are asked to call in
Mail service continues to be restored in the Gulf Coast area hit by Hurricane Katrina where conditions allow and it is safe to do so, USPS urges displaced customers to file a change of address so the Postal Service can forward their checks, medicine and other important mail. And displaced employees are being asked to let us know their whereabouts so we can get paychecks and important job-related information to them.
That was the message PMG Jack Potter gave America yesterday in a CNN interview with news anchor Kyra Phillips.
The Postmaster General and each District Manager also sent a Newsbreak yesterday to each district asking employees if they know the whereabouts of any displaced employees temporarily sheltering in their districts to urge those employees to contact the Postal Service by calling 1-877-477-3273.
USPS also continues its efforts to get displaced residents to file a change-of-address so we can forward their mail to them wherever they are. The Postal Service is urging residents through the media to go online if they have Internet access to usps.com to change their address, call 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) or go to their nearest Post Office and fill out a change-of-address form.
The Postal Service has been able to deliver thousands of Social Security checks at special pickup locations to people in the Hurricane Katrina disaster area as of yesterday.
Mail services being restored where possible and safe to do so, displaced customers need to file change of address, displaced employees are asked to call in
Mail service continues to be restored in the Gulf Coast area hit by Hurricane Katrina where conditions allow and it is safe to do so, USPS urges displaced customers to file a change of address so the Postal Service can forward their checks, medicine and other important mail. And displaced employees are being asked to let us know their whereabouts so we can get paychecks and important job-related information to them.
That was the message PMG Jack Potter gave America yesterday in a CNN interview with news anchor Kyra Phillips.
The Postmaster General and each District Manager also sent a Newsbreak yesterday to each district asking employees if they know the whereabouts of any displaced employees temporarily sheltering in their districts to urge those employees to contact the Postal Service by calling 1-877-477-3273.
USPS also continues its efforts to get displaced residents to file a change-of-address so we can forward their mail to them wherever they are. The Postal Service is urging residents through the media to go online if they have Internet access to usps.com to change their address, call 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) or go to their nearest Post Office and fill out a change-of-address form.
The Postal Service has been able to deliver thousands of Social Security checks at special pickup locations to people in the Hurricane Katrina disaster area as of yesterday.
USPS: Newest Service Updates - Updated September 9, 2005 - 8 a.m. ET
Updated September 9, 2005 - 8 a.m. ET
Newest Service Updates
Hurricane Katrina Social Security check distribution extended for Louisiana and Mississippi locations.
Louisiana distribution extended to Sept. 12 (No pickup Sunday, Sept. 11); Mississippi distribution extended to Sept. 16 (Pickup available all days). Click here for times and places.
The Postal Service is now accepting Express Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393 and 394. However, the suspension of Express Mail to ZIP Codes 395, 396, 700, 701, 703 and 704 remains in effect.
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393 and 394 has been lifted, but remains in effect for ZIP Codes 395, 396, 700, 701, 703 and 704.
Drop shipment appointments to ZIP Codes 369, 393 and 394 are being accepted — but appointments are required before any drop shipments can occur.
Ongoing Service Issues
Suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail acceptance to storm-stricken areas (Revised 09/08/05)
Suspension of Express Mail Service in areas damaged by Hurricane Katrina (Revised 09/08/05)
Louisiana District (Revised 9/8/05 11 a.m.)
New Orleans Processing and Distribution Center operatons remain suspended until further notice. Retail and delivery services remain suspended for all offices in ZIP Codes 700, 701 and 704. Drop shipments destined for ZIP Code 703 will now be accepted in Baton Rouge Sectional Center Facility 707 until further notice.
Delivery is scheduled for most of ZIP Code 703, except for Grand Isle and Montegut. Near normal deliveries are scheduled for ZIP Codes 705-708.
Mississippi District (Revised 9/8/05 6 p.m.)
The following ZIP Codes are closed in the Mississippi District:
39501, 39507, 39520, 39525, 39530, 39532, 39553, 39556, 39558, 39563, 39567, 39571, 39572, 39576.
The following ZIP Codes have partial operations and limited retail operations:
39324, 39332, 39338, 39346, 39348, 39355, 39366, 39401, 39439, 39456, 39457, 39459, 39462, 39463, 39477, 39478, 39480, 39481, 39483, 39503, 39531, 39552, 39555, 39560, 39561, 39564, 39565, 39573, 39574, 39577, 39629, 39632, 39635, 39638, 39641, 39643, 39652, 39654, 39656, 39657, 39662, 39665, 39666.
Drop shipments to the Gulfport Plant and any delivery and retail units in ZIP Codes 395 and 396 are suspended until further notice.
Drop shipments are resumed by appointment only in ZIP Codes 369, 393, & 394. Drop shipments for these zones will not be accepted without appointments.
Alabama District (Revised 9/8/05 6 p.m.)
The following ZIP Codes are closed until further notice:
36601, 36633, 36652.
The following ZIP Codes have partial operations and limited retail operations:
36509, 36528.
The Mobile Processing and Distribution Center will accept drop shipments by appointment only for zones 365 & 366. Drop shipments for these zones will not be accepted without appointments.
This message will be updated as more information becomes available.
Newest Service Updates
Hurricane Katrina Social Security check distribution extended for Louisiana and Mississippi locations.
Louisiana distribution extended to Sept. 12 (No pickup Sunday, Sept. 11); Mississippi distribution extended to Sept. 16 (Pickup available all days). Click here for times and places.
The Postal Service is now accepting Express Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393 and 394. However, the suspension of Express Mail to ZIP Codes 395, 396, 700, 701, 703 and 704 remains in effect.
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393 and 394 has been lifted, but remains in effect for ZIP Codes 395, 396, 700, 701, 703 and 704.
Drop shipment appointments to ZIP Codes 369, 393 and 394 are being accepted — but appointments are required before any drop shipments can occur.
Ongoing Service Issues
Suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail acceptance to storm-stricken areas (Revised 09/08/05)
Suspension of Express Mail Service in areas damaged by Hurricane Katrina (Revised 09/08/05)
Louisiana District (Revised 9/8/05 11 a.m.)
New Orleans Processing and Distribution Center operatons remain suspended until further notice. Retail and delivery services remain suspended for all offices in ZIP Codes 700, 701 and 704. Drop shipments destined for ZIP Code 703 will now be accepted in Baton Rouge Sectional Center Facility 707 until further notice.
Delivery is scheduled for most of ZIP Code 703, except for Grand Isle and Montegut. Near normal deliveries are scheduled for ZIP Codes 705-708.
Mississippi District (Revised 9/8/05 6 p.m.)
The following ZIP Codes are closed in the Mississippi District:
39501, 39507, 39520, 39525, 39530, 39532, 39553, 39556, 39558, 39563, 39567, 39571, 39572, 39576.
The following ZIP Codes have partial operations and limited retail operations:
39324, 39332, 39338, 39346, 39348, 39355, 39366, 39401, 39439, 39456, 39457, 39459, 39462, 39463, 39477, 39478, 39480, 39481, 39483, 39503, 39531, 39552, 39555, 39560, 39561, 39564, 39565, 39573, 39574, 39577, 39629, 39632, 39635, 39638, 39641, 39643, 39652, 39654, 39656, 39657, 39662, 39665, 39666.
Drop shipments to the Gulfport Plant and any delivery and retail units in ZIP Codes 395 and 396 are suspended until further notice.
Drop shipments are resumed by appointment only in ZIP Codes 369, 393, & 394. Drop shipments for these zones will not be accepted without appointments.
Alabama District (Revised 9/8/05 6 p.m.)
The following ZIP Codes are closed until further notice:
36601, 36633, 36652.
The following ZIP Codes have partial operations and limited retail operations:
36509, 36528.
The Mobile Processing and Distribution Center will accept drop shipments by appointment only for zones 365 & 366. Drop shipments for these zones will not be accepted without appointments.
This message will be updated as more information becomes available.
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Updated Map of Post Offices affected by Hurricane Katrina - Updated 9-8-05 2:30 pm
The map to the left shows the status of all USPS Post Offices that were affected by Hurricane Katrina and the floods earlier this month (August - September 2005). Green coded areas indict fully operational post offices, yellow represents partial service, red represents NO service, while white are offices not affected. This information is as of Wednesday 9-08-05 2:30 pm
Click on the map for a larger image.
USPS: Newest Service Updates September 8, 2005 - 1 p.m. ET
Updated September 8, 2005 - 1 p.m. ET
Newest Service Updates
The Postal Service is now accepting Express Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393 and 394.
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393 and 394 has been lifted.
Drop shipment appointments to these ZIP Codes are being accepted — but appointments are required before any drop shipments can occur.
Newest Service Updates
The Postal Service is now accepting Express Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393 and 394.
The suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393 and 394 has been lifted.
Drop shipment appointments to these ZIP Codes are being accepted — but appointments are required before any drop shipments can occur.
UPS: Hurricane Katrina Service Update (as of 9/8/05)
Hurricane Katrina
Service Update (as of 9/8/05)
Coastal and inland areas of Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi were significantly impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
We recommend you contact your consignees in the gulf region before you ship, to determine if they are receiving deliveries.
UPS services, including scheduled pickup, delivery, and On-Call Pickup Services are delayed or may be suspended in the affected areas. The hurricane has also affected the scheduled hours at UPS Customer Centers.
Service Suspended Indefinitely
In the following ZIP Codes, authorities have completely restricted access as a result of storm damage and flooding. It is anticipated these areas will be inaccessible for an extended time. Please do not ship any packages to these ZIP Codes. Packages in the UPS system will be returned to the shipper as permitted.
Louisiana:
70000 - 70048
70050
70053 - 70070
70072 - 70075
70077 - 70083
70085
70087 - 70089
70091 - 70199
70452
70458 - 70461
70469
Mississippi:
39426
39452
39456
39457
39463
39466
39470
39501 - 39507
39520 - 39535
39540
39552-39577
39581
39595
We will continually monitor and update this information, restoring service as areas become accessible, and it is safe for our people to return to work.
In accordance with the UPS Terms and Conditions, service guarantees will not apply to the affected service areas at this time.
For UPS Employees Only
If you are an employee of UPS that works in one of the hurricane-affected areas, please call 1-866-260-7545 or 1-866-876-0964.
Service Update (as of 9/8/05)
Coastal and inland areas of Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi were significantly impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
We recommend you contact your consignees in the gulf region before you ship, to determine if they are receiving deliveries.
UPS services, including scheduled pickup, delivery, and On-Call Pickup Services are delayed or may be suspended in the affected areas. The hurricane has also affected the scheduled hours at UPS Customer Centers.
Service Suspended Indefinitely
In the following ZIP Codes, authorities have completely restricted access as a result of storm damage and flooding. It is anticipated these areas will be inaccessible for an extended time. Please do not ship any packages to these ZIP Codes. Packages in the UPS system will be returned to the shipper as permitted.
Louisiana:
70000 - 70048
70050
70053 - 70070
70072 - 70075
70077 - 70083
70085
70087 - 70089
70091 - 70199
70452
70458 - 70461
70469
Mississippi:
39426
39452
39456
39457
39463
39466
39470
39501 - 39507
39520 - 39535
39540
39552-39577
39581
39595
We will continually monitor and update this information, restoring service as areas become accessible, and it is safe for our people to return to work.
In accordance with the UPS Terms and Conditions, service guarantees will not apply to the affected service areas at this time.
For UPS Employees Only
If you are an employee of UPS that works in one of the hurricane-affected areas, please call 1-866-260-7545 or 1-866-876-0964.
Katrina Area Express Mail Update
Weather Related Service Updates
Updated September 8, 2005 - 8:30 a.m. ET
Newest Service Updates
The Postal Service is now accepting Express Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393 and 394.
The suspension of Standard A letters and Periodicals destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393 and 394 has been lifted.
Drop shipment appointments to these ZIP Codes are being accepted — but appointments are required before any drop shipments can occur.
Ongoing Service Issues
Suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail acceptance to storm-stricken areas (Revised 09/08/05)
Suspension of Express Mail Service in areas damaged by Hurricane Katrina (Revised 09/08/05)
Louisiana District
New Orleans Processing and Distribution Center operatons remain suspended until further notice. Retail and delivery services remain suspended for all offices in ZIP Codes 700, 701 and 704. Drop shipments destined for ZIP Code 703 will now be accepted in Baton Rouge Sectional Center Facility 707 until further notice.
Delivery is scheduled for most of ZIP Code 703, except for Grand Isle and Montegut. Near normal deliveries are scheduled for ZIP Codes 705-708.
Mississippi District
The following ZIP Codes are closed in the Mississippi District:
39501, 39503, 39507, 39520, 39525, 39530, 39531, 39532, 39552, 39553, 39555, 39556, 39558, 39560, 39561, 39564, 39563, 39565, 39567, 39571, 39572, 39573, 39574, 39576, 39149.
The following ZIP Codes have partial operations and limited retail operations:
36901, 36904, 36907, 36908, 36912, 36913, 36916, 36919, 36921, 36922, 36925, 38614, 38626, 38643, 38703, 38745, 38868, 38920, 38922, 38941, 38943, 38950, 38951, 38957, 38963, 39038, 39039, 39040, 39042, 39044, 39046, 39047, 39051, 39054, 39056, 39057, 39059, 39062, 39063, 39066, 39067, 39071, 39073, 39074, 39077, 39078, 39079, 39080, 39082, 39083, 39086, 39087, 39088, 39092, 39094, 39097, 39098, 39108, 39110, 39111, 39113, 39116, 39117, 39119, 39120, 39122, 39144, 39145, 39146, 39148, 39150, 39151, 39153, 39154, 39156, 39157, 39160, 39162, 39163, 39165, 39166, 39168, 39169, 39170, 39174, 39176, 39181, 39189, 39190, 39191, 39192, 39193, 39194, 39201, 39204, 39206, 39208, 39209, 39211, 39212, 39213, 39218, 39232, 39269, 39271, 39272, 39296, 39298, 39324, 39325, 39326, 39327, 39328, 39330, 39332, 39335, 39336, 39337, 39338, 39339, 39342, 39345, 39346, 39347, 39348, 39350, 39352, 39354, 39355, 39358, 39359, 39360, 39361, 39362, 39363, 39364, 39365, 39366, 39367, 39401, 39421, 39422, 39423, 39426, 39428, 39429, 39436, 39439, 39440, 39451, 39452, 39456, 39457, 39459, 39461, 39462, 39463, 39464, 39465, 39470, 39475, 39477, 39478, 39479, 39480, 39481, 39482, 39483, 39577, 39601, 39629, 39630, 39631, 39632, 39633, 39635, 39638, 39641, 39643, 39647, 39648, 39652, 39654, 39656, 39657, 39661, 39662, 39663, 39666, 39668, 39701, 39735, 39756, 39772.
Drop shipments to the Gulfport Plant and any delivery and retail units in ZIP Codes 395 and 396 are suspended until further notice. Drop shipment appointments to 369, 393 and 394 are being accepted — but appointments are required before any drop shipments can occur.
Alabama District
The following ZIP Codes are closed until further notice:
36601, 36633, 36652.
The following ZIP Codes have partial operations and limited retail operations:
36509, 36528.
The Mobile Processing and Distribution Center will accept drop shipments by appointment only for zones 365 & 366. Drop shipments for these zones will not be accepted without appointments.
This message will be updated as more information becomes available.
Updated September 8, 2005 - 8:30 a.m. ET
Newest Service Updates
The Postal Service is now accepting Express Mail destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393 and 394.
The suspension of Standard A letters and Periodicals destined for ZIP Codes 369, 393 and 394 has been lifted.
Drop shipment appointments to these ZIP Codes are being accepted — but appointments are required before any drop shipments can occur.
Ongoing Service Issues
Suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail acceptance to storm-stricken areas (Revised 09/08/05)
Suspension of Express Mail Service in areas damaged by Hurricane Katrina (Revised 09/08/05)
Louisiana District
New Orleans Processing and Distribution Center operatons remain suspended until further notice. Retail and delivery services remain suspended for all offices in ZIP Codes 700, 701 and 704. Drop shipments destined for ZIP Code 703 will now be accepted in Baton Rouge Sectional Center Facility 707 until further notice.
Delivery is scheduled for most of ZIP Code 703, except for Grand Isle and Montegut. Near normal deliveries are scheduled for ZIP Codes 705-708.
Mississippi District
The following ZIP Codes are closed in the Mississippi District:
39501, 39503, 39507, 39520, 39525, 39530, 39531, 39532, 39552, 39553, 39555, 39556, 39558, 39560, 39561, 39564, 39563, 39565, 39567, 39571, 39572, 39573, 39574, 39576, 39149.
The following ZIP Codes have partial operations and limited retail operations:
36901, 36904, 36907, 36908, 36912, 36913, 36916, 36919, 36921, 36922, 36925, 38614, 38626, 38643, 38703, 38745, 38868, 38920, 38922, 38941, 38943, 38950, 38951, 38957, 38963, 39038, 39039, 39040, 39042, 39044, 39046, 39047, 39051, 39054, 39056, 39057, 39059, 39062, 39063, 39066, 39067, 39071, 39073, 39074, 39077, 39078, 39079, 39080, 39082, 39083, 39086, 39087, 39088, 39092, 39094, 39097, 39098, 39108, 39110, 39111, 39113, 39116, 39117, 39119, 39120, 39122, 39144, 39145, 39146, 39148, 39150, 39151, 39153, 39154, 39156, 39157, 39160, 39162, 39163, 39165, 39166, 39168, 39169, 39170, 39174, 39176, 39181, 39189, 39190, 39191, 39192, 39193, 39194, 39201, 39204, 39206, 39208, 39209, 39211, 39212, 39213, 39218, 39232, 39269, 39271, 39272, 39296, 39298, 39324, 39325, 39326, 39327, 39328, 39330, 39332, 39335, 39336, 39337, 39338, 39339, 39342, 39345, 39346, 39347, 39348, 39350, 39352, 39354, 39355, 39358, 39359, 39360, 39361, 39362, 39363, 39364, 39365, 39366, 39367, 39401, 39421, 39422, 39423, 39426, 39428, 39429, 39436, 39439, 39440, 39451, 39452, 39456, 39457, 39459, 39461, 39462, 39463, 39464, 39465, 39470, 39475, 39477, 39478, 39479, 39480, 39481, 39482, 39483, 39577, 39601, 39629, 39630, 39631, 39632, 39633, 39635, 39638, 39641, 39643, 39647, 39648, 39652, 39654, 39656, 39657, 39661, 39662, 39663, 39666, 39668, 39701, 39735, 39756, 39772.
Drop shipments to the Gulfport Plant and any delivery and retail units in ZIP Codes 395 and 396 are suspended until further notice. Drop shipment appointments to 369, 393 and 394 are being accepted — but appointments are required before any drop shipments can occur.
Alabama District
The following ZIP Codes are closed until further notice:
36601, 36633, 36652.
The following ZIP Codes have partial operations and limited retail operations:
36509, 36528.
The Mobile Processing and Distribution Center will accept drop shipments by appointment only for zones 365 & 366. Drop shipments for these zones will not be accepted without appointments.
This message will be updated as more information becomes available.
Updated Map of Post Offices affected by Hurricane Katrina - Updated 9-8-05 8:00 am
The map to the left shows the status of all USPS Post Offices that were affected by Hurricane Katrina and the floods earlier this month (August - September 2005). Green coded areas indict fully operational post offices, yellow represents partial service, red represents NO service, while white falls into other, which is not described further. This information is as of Wednesday 9-08-05 8:00 am
Click on the map for a larger image.
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
POSTMASTER GENERAL TO APPEAR ON CNN : Potter to discuss USPS recovery efforts with Kyra Phillips
POSTMASTER GENERAL TO APPEAR ON CNN
Potter to discuss USPS recovery efforts with Kyra Phillips
Postmaster General Jack Potter will appear on CNN today between 2 and 2:15 p.m. ET. Potter will talk live with CNN’s Kyra Phillips about Postal Service recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
The PMG is expected to discuss our response to the crisis, our efforts to reconnect customers with their mail, our outreach to find displaced employees and our progress in reestablishing mail delivery and reopening Post Offices and processing facilities in the storm-damaged areas.
Check local listings for the CNN channel in your area.
Potter to discuss USPS recovery efforts with Kyra Phillips
Postmaster General Jack Potter will appear on CNN today between 2 and 2:15 p.m. ET. Potter will talk live with CNN’s Kyra Phillips about Postal Service recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
The PMG is expected to discuss our response to the crisis, our efforts to reconnect customers with their mail, our outreach to find displaced employees and our progress in reestablishing mail delivery and reopening Post Offices and processing facilities in the storm-damaged areas.
Check local listings for the CNN channel in your area.
Updated Map of Post Offices affected by Hurricane Katrina - Updated 9-7-05 8:00 am
The map to the left shows the status of all USPS Post Offices that were affected by Hurricane Katrina earlier this month (August - September 2005). Green coded areas indict fully operational post offices, yellow represents partial service, red represents NO service, while white falls into other, which is not described further. This information is as of Wednesday 9-07-05 8:00 am
Click on the map for a larger image.
Updated Map of Post Offices affected by Hurricane Katrina - Updated 9-6-05 11:15 am
The map to the left shows the status of all USPS Post Offices that were affected by Hurricane Katrina earlier this month (August - September 2005). Green coded areas indict fully operational post offices, yellow represents partial service, red represents NO service, while white falls into other, which is not described further. This information is as of Tuesday 9-06-05 11:15 amClick on the map for a larger image.
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Flags at half staff
Flags at half staff
President Bush directed that the United States flag be displayed at half staff at all federal buildings and installations through Sept. 13 to honor the late Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist. The date has been extended through Sept. 20 to honor the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
President Bush directed that the United States flag be displayed at half staff at all federal buildings and installations through Sept. 13 to honor the late Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist. The date has been extended through Sept. 20 to honor the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Potter, Union and Management Association leaders appearing on USPS-TV
Potter, Union and Management Association leaders appearing on USPS-TV
Postmaster General Jack Potter and Chief Human Resources Officer Tony Vegliante discussed the Hurricane Katrina situation with leaders of Postal Service Unions and Management Associations in a special USPS-TV broadcast today.
Joining the PMG were American Postal Workers Union President Bill Burrus, National Association of Postal Supervisors President Ted Keating, National Rural Letter Carriers Association President Donnie Pitts, National League of Postmasters President Steve LeNoir, Assistant to the President of the National Postal Mail Handlers Union Richard Collins and NAPUS Executive Director Charlie Moser.
The panel discussed USPS employee relief efforts, how the Postal Service is working to re-establish service to the affected areas and how we are reaching out to account for postal employees who have been displaced as a result of the storm. Tune it to PSTN to find out what you can do to help. The broadcast will air every hour on the hour. You can also tune in through USPS-TV On Demand on the Blue Page.
Postmaster General Jack Potter and Chief Human Resources Officer Tony Vegliante discussed the Hurricane Katrina situation with leaders of Postal Service Unions and Management Associations in a special USPS-TV broadcast today.
Joining the PMG were American Postal Workers Union President Bill Burrus, National Association of Postal Supervisors President Ted Keating, National Rural Letter Carriers Association President Donnie Pitts, National League of Postmasters President Steve LeNoir, Assistant to the President of the National Postal Mail Handlers Union Richard Collins and NAPUS Executive Director Charlie Moser.
The panel discussed USPS employee relief efforts, how the Postal Service is working to re-establish service to the affected areas and how we are reaching out to account for postal employees who have been displaced as a result of the storm. Tune it to PSTN to find out what you can do to help. The broadcast will air every hour on the hour. You can also tune in through USPS-TV On Demand on the Blue Page.
Suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail acceptance to storm-stricken areas - Updated 9-6-05 2:30pm EST
Suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail acceptance to storm-stricken areas
Effective immediately, the Postal Service is not accepting any Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) or Periodicals Mail — from any source — addressed for delivery within the following three-digit ZIP Code ranges: 369, 393, 394, 395, 396, 700, 701 and 704.
This emergency action has been taken as a result of severe facility damage, evacuations and other issues resulting from Hurricane Katrina.
We are now formulating plans to address the handling of Standard and Periodicals Mail already in the mailstream and addressed for delivery to these eight ZIP Code areas.
We will update this information as circumstances warrant.
Effective immediately, the Postal Service is not accepting any Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) or Periodicals Mail — from any source — addressed for delivery within the following three-digit ZIP Code ranges: 369, 393, 394, 395, 396, 700, 701 and 704.
This emergency action has been taken as a result of severe facility damage, evacuations and other issues resulting from Hurricane Katrina.
We are now formulating plans to address the handling of Standard and Periodicals Mail already in the mailstream and addressed for delivery to these eight ZIP Code areas.
We will update this information as circumstances warrant.
USPS: Reestablishing service
Reestablishing service
When and where it is safe to do so, the Postal Service is re-entering storm-damaged areas to reopen Post Offices to restore mail delivery and service, and establish mobile retail centers to serve customer needs in damaged areas. USPS now has a policy in place to make sure employees are safe when re-entering facilities damaged by the storm surge and flood waters. On-site assessments of damage to New Orleans postal facilities, including the New Orleans P&DC, continues.
Services are gradually being restored in some of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina. In Louisiana, most of the state is now receiving normal mail delivery. USPS and the Social Security Administration have established temporary, alternative locations for the distribution of Social Security checks to residents who are unable to receive regular mail delivery service.
Similar efforts are underway in Mississippi where more than 1,000 checks were distributed through Sunday. The distribution effort in ZIP Code Area 395 for Social Security checks and other first-of-the-month checks has been extended through Wednesday Sept. 7.
“I am happy to report that we have resumed mail delivery and collection services to over 300,000 homes and businesses impacted by Hurricane Katrina,” said Mississippi District Manager James Daily. “I want to thank everyone for their patience and understanding as we continue to work together to overcome the challenges of the nation’s worst natural disaster. I particularly want to thank our employees for their efforts during a time that has been extremely challenging for them, as well.”
Across the country, evacuees are pouring into emergency shelters and USPS employees are there to assist them — helping them fill out change of address cards to make sure their mail gets to them. In Fort Chaffee, AR, relief workers turned the post where Elvis Presley entered the Army in 1958 into a processing center for evacuees. There, they were registered by the Social Security Administration, checked by doctors and given Post Office box addresses so they will still get their mail.
When and where it is safe to do so, the Postal Service is re-entering storm-damaged areas to reopen Post Offices to restore mail delivery and service, and establish mobile retail centers to serve customer needs in damaged areas. USPS now has a policy in place to make sure employees are safe when re-entering facilities damaged by the storm surge and flood waters. On-site assessments of damage to New Orleans postal facilities, including the New Orleans P&DC, continues.
Services are gradually being restored in some of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina. In Louisiana, most of the state is now receiving normal mail delivery. USPS and the Social Security Administration have established temporary, alternative locations for the distribution of Social Security checks to residents who are unable to receive regular mail delivery service.
Similar efforts are underway in Mississippi where more than 1,000 checks were distributed through Sunday. The distribution effort in ZIP Code Area 395 for Social Security checks and other first-of-the-month checks has been extended through Wednesday Sept. 7.
“I am happy to report that we have resumed mail delivery and collection services to over 300,000 homes and businesses impacted by Hurricane Katrina,” said Mississippi District Manager James Daily. “I want to thank everyone for their patience and understanding as we continue to work together to overcome the challenges of the nation’s worst natural disaster. I particularly want to thank our employees for their efforts during a time that has been extremely challenging for them, as well.”
Across the country, evacuees are pouring into emergency shelters and USPS employees are there to assist them — helping them fill out change of address cards to make sure their mail gets to them. In Fort Chaffee, AR, relief workers turned the post where Elvis Presley entered the Army in 1958 into a processing center for evacuees. There, they were registered by the Social Security Administration, checked by doctors and given Post Office box addresses so they will still get their mail.
More than 38,000 Changes of Address filed
HURRICANE UPDATE — HELPING CUSTOMERS RECONNECT
More than 38,000 Changes of Address filed
The Postal Service’s hurricane response has focused on getting mail to displaced customers across the country, finding and helping employees uprooted by the storm and reestablishing service to customers in areas hit by Hurricane Katrina.
The Postal Service has been successful in letting displaced customers know that USPS can get their mail to them — including Social Security, payroll checks and prescriptions by mail — no matter where they are, by providing their temporary address.
“For many, mail is their primary means of receiving financial support,” said Louisiana District Manager Tony Ruda. “That’s why the Postal Service, nationally and locally, moved quickly to set up means for people to get their Social Security or other checks.”
To date, more than 38,000 hurricane victims have filed Changes of Address (COA) — and that number is growing quickly — most using the Internet COA option on usps.com, followed by Telephone COA through 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777). Others have gone to Post Offices to complete and submit COA forms or mail them postage-free.
Baton Rouge P&DC Distribution Clerk Audrey Grimes sorts New Orleans Social Security checks destined for customer pickup in La Place, LA.
USPS has temporarily waived the $1 fee and credit card requirement for Internet COAs in affected areas. Postal employees at the Houston Astrodome and other sites housing evacuees are helping people change their addresses.
Mailers have been advised to continue sending First-Class Mail to customers’ addresses. If a COA is on file, mail will be redirected to the customer’s temporary location or made available at the local Post Office. Mail that can’t be delivered or forwarded will be returned to the sender.
More than 38,000 Changes of Address filed
The Postal Service’s hurricane response has focused on getting mail to displaced customers across the country, finding and helping employees uprooted by the storm and reestablishing service to customers in areas hit by Hurricane Katrina.
The Postal Service has been successful in letting displaced customers know that USPS can get their mail to them — including Social Security, payroll checks and prescriptions by mail — no matter where they are, by providing their temporary address.
“For many, mail is their primary means of receiving financial support,” said Louisiana District Manager Tony Ruda. “That’s why the Postal Service, nationally and locally, moved quickly to set up means for people to get their Social Security or other checks.”
To date, more than 38,000 hurricane victims have filed Changes of Address (COA) — and that number is growing quickly — most using the Internet COA option on usps.com, followed by Telephone COA through 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777). Others have gone to Post Offices to complete and submit COA forms or mail them postage-free.
Baton Rouge P&DC Distribution Clerk Audrey Grimes sorts New Orleans Social Security checks destined for customer pickup in La Place, LA.
USPS has temporarily waived the $1 fee and credit card requirement for Internet COAs in affected areas. Postal employees at the Houston Astrodome and other sites housing evacuees are helping people change their addresses.
Mailers have been advised to continue sending First-Class Mail to customers’ addresses. If a COA is on file, mail will be redirected to the customer’s temporary location or made available at the local Post Office. Mail that can’t be delivered or forwarded will be returned to the sender.
Suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail acceptance to storm-stricken areas : Updated 9-06-05
Effective immediately, the Postal Service is not accepting any Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) or Periodicals Mail — from any source — addressed for delivery within the following three-digit ZIP Code ranges: 369, 393, 394, 395, 396, 700, 701 and 704.This emergency action has been taken as a result of severe facility damage, evacuations and other issues resulting from Hurricane Katrina.We are now formulating plans to address the handling of Standard and Periodicals Mail already in the mailstream and addressed for delivery to these eight ZIP Code areas.We will update this information as circumstances warrant
Updated Map of Post Offices affected by Hurricane Katrina - Updated 9-6-05 8:00 am
The map to the left shows the status of all USPS Post Offices that were affected by Hurricane Katrina earlier this month (August - September 2005). Green coded areas indict fully operational post offices, yellow represents partial service, red represents NO service, while white falls into other, which is not described further. This information is as of Tuesday 9-06-05 8:00 amClick on the map for a larger image.
Monday, September 05, 2005
NASCAR Fans Test Drive the UPS Truck in Videogame
First-ever UPS Videogame Product Placement Earns a Pit Position
ATLANTA, Sept. 2005 - NASCAR fans who responded to the UPS (NYSE:UPS) advertising campaign by encouraging Dale Jarrett to race the big brown truck now can experience the thrill themselves in NASCAR 06: Total Team Control, the latest EA SPORTS™ branded NASCAR videogame.
Beginning tomorrow, race fans can complete a virtual lap in the UPS package delivery truck as a fully-functioning vehicle, representing UPS's first videogame product placement of the truck.
Gamers can "race the truck" in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series level by either earning access through virtual on-track performance or by entering a special unlock code in the driver profile screen - "First Name: Race; Last Name: TheTruck." This code activates the familiar package car for competition when players race as Dale Jarrett for the Robert Yates Racing team.
"No other NASCAR sponsor has a brand asset similar to the big brown UPS truck that is so fully integrated into a marketing campaign with a product placement of this nature," said Patrick Guilbert, UPS vice president of sponsorship and events.
UPS is the official express delivery company of NASCAR and primary sponsor of the #88 UPS Ford Taurus driven by Dale Jarrett for Robert Yates Racing in the NEXTEL Cup series. The UPS shield also can be found on the #38 M&Ms Ford Taurus and the #90 CitiFinancial Ford Taurus through an associate sponsorship with the Yates team.
NASCAR 06: Total Team Control is produced by Electronic Arts for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Xbox® videogame system from Microsoft. The official Web site for the game is totalteamcontrol.com.
Updated Map of Post Offices affected by Hurricane Katrina - Updated 8-5-05
The map to the left shows the status of all USPS Post Offices that were affected by Hurricane Katrina earlier this month (August - September 2005). Green coded areas indict fully operational post offices, yellow represents partial service, red represents NO service, while white falls into other, which is not described further.
Click on the map for a larger image.
Hurricane Katrina Victims Change your address online
Hurricane Katrina Victims can change your address online. See the link to the United States Post Office website(s) below:
Change of Address: https://moversguide.usps.com/?referral=USPS
USPS Website: www.usps.com
Change of Address: https://moversguide.usps.com/?referral=USPS
USPS Website: www.usps.com
Katrina's economic pain coming - Expect higher delivery Fuel Surcharge
Northwest Herald:
Katrina's economic pain coming
UPS and FedEx have told customers they will add surcharges of between 5 percent and 15 percent.
Katrina's economic pain coming
UPS and FedEx have told customers they will add surcharges of between 5 percent and 15 percent.
FedEx: Hurricane Katrina Update 9-5-05
Severe Weather Disruption
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Hurricane Katrina
Coastal and inland areas of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida are under emergency evacuation orders due to Hurricane Katrina. As a result, there may be local disruptions to all FedEx operations. FedEx may have limited access to conduct pickups and deliveries in affected areas. Consistent with the provisions of the FedEx Service Guide, the FedEx money-back guarantees are not in effect for shipments.
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Hurricane Katrina
Coastal and inland areas of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida are under emergency evacuation orders due to Hurricane Katrina. As a result, there may be local disruptions to all FedEx operations. FedEx may have limited access to conduct pickups and deliveries in affected areas. Consistent with the provisions of the FedEx Service Guide, the FedEx money-back guarantees are not in effect for shipments.
Suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail acceptance to storm-stricken areas
Suspension of Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) and Periodicals Mail acceptance to storm-stricken areas
Effective immediately, the Postal Service is not accepting any Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) or Periodicals Mail — from any source — addressed for delivery within the following three-digit ZIP Code ranges: 369, 393, 394, 395, 396, 700, 701 and 704.
This emergency action has been taken as a result of severe facility damage, evacuations and other issues resulting from Hurricane Katrina.
We are now formulating plans to address the handling of Standard and Periodicals Mail already in the mailstream and addressed for delivery to these eight ZIP Code areas.
We will update this information as circumstances warrant.
Effective immediately, the Postal Service is not accepting any Standard Mail (Letters and Flats) or Periodicals Mail — from any source — addressed for delivery within the following three-digit ZIP Code ranges: 369, 393, 394, 395, 396, 700, 701 and 704.
This emergency action has been taken as a result of severe facility damage, evacuations and other issues resulting from Hurricane Katrina.
We are now formulating plans to address the handling of Standard and Periodicals Mail already in the mailstream and addressed for delivery to these eight ZIP Code areas.
We will update this information as circumstances warrant.
Revised: Express Mail Service suspended in areas damaged by Hurricane Katrina
Revised: Express Mail Service suspended in areas damaged by Hurricane Katrina
Sale of Express Mail has been restored to Mobile, AL ZIP Code ranges 365 and 366. Due to significant network disruption and catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the sale of Express Mail to the following ZIP Codes remains suspended:
ZIP Code City/State
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.
Sale of Express Mail has been restored to Mobile, AL ZIP Code ranges 365 and 366. Due to significant network disruption and catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the sale of Express Mail to the following ZIP Codes remains suspended:
ZIP Code City/State
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.
Friday, September 02, 2005
UNPRECEDENTED DELIVERY CHALLENGES
UNPRECEDENTED DELIVERY CHALLENGES. USPS continues to do everything possible to deliver mail to as many customers that can be reached safely in the flooded and wreckage-strewn areas of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida that were in the path of Hurricane Katrina.Power outages, closed roads, high water and other obstacles are making it difficult for the Postal Service to reach customers — as well as many of our employees — in the areas hit hard by the storm. About 2.3 million residents remain without electric power and fuel is in short supply due to the loss of refining capacity along the Gulf Coast.
USPS WORKS WITH SOCIAL SECURITY
USPS WORKS WITH SOCIAL SECURITY. Monthly benefit checks have begun arriving from the Social Security Administration. Getting those checks to people in areas affected by Katrina — particularly in Louisiana and Mississippi — is a challenge.The Postal Service is working closely with the Social Security Administration to create processes and identify alternate locations for distributing checks to these residents.
Map showing status of Katrina-affected Post Offices
Map showing status of Katrina-affected Post Offices.
USPS, UPS, FedEx Closed for Labor Day - Monday September 5, 2005
2005 Delivery Company Holiday Schedule
USPS:
2005 Holiday Closing Schedule:
Monday, January 17 - Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday
Monday, February 21 - Washington's Birthday (President's Day)
Monday, May 30 - Memorial Day
Monday, July 4 - Independence Day
Monday, September 5 - Labor Day
Monday, October 10 - Columbus Day
Friday, November 11 - Veterans Day
Thursday, November 24 - Thanksgiving Day
Monday, December 26 - Christmas Day
Monday, January 2, 2006 - New Year's Day
UPS 2005 Holiday Schedule
In the United States, UPS observes the following holidays:
New Year’s Day - January 1, 2005*
Memorial Day - May 30, 2005*
Independence Day - July 4, 2005*
Labor Day - September 5, 2005*
Thanksgiving Day - November 24, 2005*
Day after Thanksgiving Day - November 25, 2005**
Christmas Day - December 25, 2005*
Day after Christmas - December 26, 2005*
New Year’s Eve - December 31, 2005***
Saturday+ and Sunday are rest days.
* UPS SonicAir® available 365 days each year.
** Delivery and pickup of air and international packages only.
*** Delivery of Saturday Air packages only, no pickup service available.
+ Saturday Delivery and Pickup is available in certain regions.
DHL
Holidays
The following is the holiday schedule for DHL operations in the United States. DHL holiday schedules vary by country, and international holidays may have an impact on transit times. Please Contact Us for information on holiday schedules in other countries.--> There is no regular pickup or delivery service for these holidays. For DHL Same Day service, please Contact Us.
New Year’s Day, Saturday, January 1, 2005
Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2005
Independence Day, Monday, July 4, 2005
Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2005
Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24, 2005
Christmas, Sunday, December 25, 2005
FedEx 2005 Holiday Schedule
http://www.fedex.com/us/services/holidayschedule.html
USPS:
2005 Holiday Closing Schedule:
Monday, January 17 - Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday
Monday, February 21 - Washington's Birthday (President's Day)
Monday, May 30 - Memorial Day
Monday, July 4 - Independence Day
Monday, September 5 - Labor Day
Monday, October 10 - Columbus Day
Friday, November 11 - Veterans Day
Thursday, November 24 - Thanksgiving Day
Monday, December 26 - Christmas Day
Monday, January 2, 2006 - New Year's Day
UPS 2005 Holiday Schedule
In the United States, UPS observes the following holidays:
New Year’s Day - January 1, 2005*
Memorial Day - May 30, 2005*
Independence Day - July 4, 2005*
Labor Day - September 5, 2005*
Thanksgiving Day - November 24, 2005*
Day after Thanksgiving Day - November 25, 2005**
Christmas Day - December 25, 2005*
Day after Christmas - December 26, 2005*
New Year’s Eve - December 31, 2005***
Saturday+ and Sunday are rest days.
* UPS SonicAir® available 365 days each year.
** Delivery and pickup of air and international packages only.
*** Delivery of Saturday Air packages only, no pickup service available.
+ Saturday Delivery and Pickup is available in certain regions.
DHL
Holidays
The following is the holiday schedule for DHL operations in the United States. DHL holiday schedules vary by country, and international holidays may have an impact on transit times. Please Contact Us for information on holiday schedules in other countries.--> There is no regular pickup or delivery service for these holidays. For DHL Same Day service, please Contact Us.
New Year’s Day, Saturday, January 1, 2005
Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2005
Independence Day, Monday, July 4, 2005
Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2005
Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24, 2005
Christmas, Sunday, December 25, 2005
FedEx 2005 Holiday Schedule
http://www.fedex.com/us/services/holidayschedule.html
UPS: Katrina Service Update- Updated 9/2/05
Hurricane Katrina
Service Update- Updated 9/2/05
Coastal and inland areas of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and the Florida panhandle were significantly impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
We recommend you contact your consignees in the gulf region before you ship, to determine if they are receiving deliveries.
UPS services, including scheduled pickup, delivery, and On-Call Pickup Services are delayed or may be suspended in the affected areas. The hurricane has also affected the scheduled hours at UPS Customer Centers.
Service suspended indefinitely
In the following ZIP Codes, authorities have completely restricted access as a result of storm damage and flooding. It is anticipated these areas will be inaccessible for an extended time. Please do not ship any packages to these ZIP Codes. Packages in the UPS system will be returned to the shipper as permitted.
Suspended Indefinitely
Louisiana:
70000 - 70048
70050
70053 - 70070
70072 - 70075
70077 - 70083
70085
70087 - 70089
70091 - 70199
70452
70458 - 70461
70469
Mississippi:
39426
39452
39456
39457
39463
39466
39470
39501 - 39507
39520 - 39535
39540
39552-39577
39581
39595
We will continually monitor and update this information, restoring service as areas become accessible, and it is safe for our people to return to work.
In accordance with the UPS Terms and Conditions, service guarantees will not apply to the affected service areas at this time.
Service Update- Updated 9/2/05
Coastal and inland areas of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and the Florida panhandle were significantly impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
We recommend you contact your consignees in the gulf region before you ship, to determine if they are receiving deliveries.
UPS services, including scheduled pickup, delivery, and On-Call Pickup Services are delayed or may be suspended in the affected areas. The hurricane has also affected the scheduled hours at UPS Customer Centers.
Service suspended indefinitely
In the following ZIP Codes, authorities have completely restricted access as a result of storm damage and flooding. It is anticipated these areas will be inaccessible for an extended time. Please do not ship any packages to these ZIP Codes. Packages in the UPS system will be returned to the shipper as permitted.
Suspended Indefinitely
Louisiana:
70000 - 70048
70050
70053 - 70070
70072 - 70075
70077 - 70083
70085
70087 - 70089
70091 - 70199
70452
70458 - 70461
70469
Mississippi:
39426
39452
39456
39457
39463
39466
39470
39501 - 39507
39520 - 39535
39540
39552-39577
39581
39595
We will continually monitor and update this information, restoring service as areas become accessible, and it is safe for our people to return to work.
In accordance with the UPS Terms and Conditions, service guarantees will not apply to the affected service areas at this time.
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Express Mail Service suspended in areas damaged by
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.
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.
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE ESTABLISHES TEMPORARY LOCATIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE ESTABLISHES TEMPORARY LOCATIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY
CHECK DISTRIBUTION FOR HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Postal Service and the Social Security Administration have established temporary, alternative locations for the distribution of Social Security checks to Louisiana and Mississippi residents who are unable to receive regular mail delivery service. In addition, efforts are underway to establish a postal presence at the Houston Astrodome for evacuated Louisiana residents.
In Louisiana, the following check distribution sites have been established and will operate on Friday, September 2 from 8 a.m. through 7 p.m. and from Saturday, September 3 through Monday, September 5 from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.:
The Des Allemands Post Office, located at 17242 Highway 90, will distribute checks addressed to residents of Venice (70091), Boothville (70038), Buras (70041), Port Sulphur (70083), Lafitte (70067), Barataria (70036), Belle Chase (70037), Gretna (70053/56), Harvey (70058), Marrero (70072), Westwego (70094) and Algiers (70114/70131).
The La Place Post Office, located at 190 Belle Terre Boulevard, will distribute checks addressed to residents of Point-a-La Hache (70082), St. Bernard (70085), Violet (70092), Meraux (70075), Chalmette (70043), Arabi (70032), Kenner (70062/65), Metairie (70001-70006) and Braithwaite (70040).
The Hamond Post Office, located at 105 North Railorad Avenue, will distribute checks addressed to residents of Mandeville (70471), Madisonville (70447) and Slidell (70458).
In the City of New Orleans, checks for all other New Orleans ZIP Codes will be available as follows:
The La Place Post Office, 190 Belle Terre Blvd (70068), Friday, September 2 through Saturday September 3 from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
The Gonzalez Post Office, 1706 S. Burnside Avenue (70737), Sunday, September 4 through Monday, September 5 from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
The Baton Rouge Downtown Station, 750 Florida Blvd. (70802), Tuesday, September 6 through Wednesday, September 7 from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
Beginning Thursday, September 8, unclaimed checks will be forwarded, if a forwarding address is on file. Those that cannot be forwarded will be returned to the Social Security Administration. For residents of Louisiana ZIP Codes not included in these lists, checks will be delivered as usual.
In Mississippi, the following check distribution sites have been established and will operate on Thursday, September 1 from 5 p.m. until sunset and from Friday, September 2 through Sunday, September 4, from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m.:
The Escatawpa Post Office, located at 4100 Rabby Street, will distribute checks to residents of Hurley (39555), Gautier (39553), Pascagoula (39563 and 39567) and Ocean Springs (39564).
The Biloxi Northbay Post Office, located at 356 Ginger Drive, will distribute checks to residents of Biloxi (39530, 39531, 39532, 39540), McHenry (39561) and Perkinston (39573).
The Gulfport Larkin Smith Mail Facility, located at 11110 Highway 49, will distribute checks to residents of Gulfport (39501/03/07), Kiln (39556), Pearlington (39573), Lakeshore (39558), Waveland (39576), Pass Christian (39571), Long Beach (39560) and Bay St. Louis (39520/25).
Residents of Wiggins (39577) and Saucier (39574) will be able to pick up their checks at their local Post Office.
At all locations, postal employees will be requesting identification.
CHECK DISTRIBUTION FOR HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Postal Service and the Social Security Administration have established temporary, alternative locations for the distribution of Social Security checks to Louisiana and Mississippi residents who are unable to receive regular mail delivery service. In addition, efforts are underway to establish a postal presence at the Houston Astrodome for evacuated Louisiana residents.
In Louisiana, the following check distribution sites have been established and will operate on Friday, September 2 from 8 a.m. through 7 p.m. and from Saturday, September 3 through Monday, September 5 from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.:
The Des Allemands Post Office, located at 17242 Highway 90, will distribute checks addressed to residents of Venice (70091), Boothville (70038), Buras (70041), Port Sulphur (70083), Lafitte (70067), Barataria (70036), Belle Chase (70037), Gretna (70053/56), Harvey (70058), Marrero (70072), Westwego (70094) and Algiers (70114/70131).
The La Place Post Office, located at 190 Belle Terre Boulevard, will distribute checks addressed to residents of Point-a-La Hache (70082), St. Bernard (70085), Violet (70092), Meraux (70075), Chalmette (70043), Arabi (70032), Kenner (70062/65), Metairie (70001-70006) and Braithwaite (70040).
The Hamond Post Office, located at 105 North Railorad Avenue, will distribute checks addressed to residents of Mandeville (70471), Madisonville (70447) and Slidell (70458).
In the City of New Orleans, checks for all other New Orleans ZIP Codes will be available as follows:
The La Place Post Office, 190 Belle Terre Blvd (70068), Friday, September 2 through Saturday September 3 from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
The Gonzalez Post Office, 1706 S. Burnside Avenue (70737), Sunday, September 4 through Monday, September 5 from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
The Baton Rouge Downtown Station, 750 Florida Blvd. (70802), Tuesday, September 6 through Wednesday, September 7 from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
Beginning Thursday, September 8, unclaimed checks will be forwarded, if a forwarding address is on file. Those that cannot be forwarded will be returned to the Social Security Administration. For residents of Louisiana ZIP Codes not included in these lists, checks will be delivered as usual.
In Mississippi, the following check distribution sites have been established and will operate on Thursday, September 1 from 5 p.m. until sunset and from Friday, September 2 through Sunday, September 4, from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m.:
The Escatawpa Post Office, located at 4100 Rabby Street, will distribute checks to residents of Hurley (39555), Gautier (39553), Pascagoula (39563 and 39567) and Ocean Springs (39564).
The Biloxi Northbay Post Office, located at 356 Ginger Drive, will distribute checks to residents of Biloxi (39530, 39531, 39532, 39540), McHenry (39561) and Perkinston (39573).
The Gulfport Larkin Smith Mail Facility, located at 11110 Highway 49, will distribute checks to residents of Gulfport (39501/03/07), Kiln (39556), Pearlington (39573), Lakeshore (39558), Waveland (39576), Pass Christian (39571), Long Beach (39560) and Bay St. Louis (39520/25).
Residents of Wiggins (39577) and Saucier (39574) will be able to pick up their checks at their local Post Office.
At all locations, postal employees will be requesting identification.
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