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.
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
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.
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