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.

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.