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

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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.

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.