9/24/05 9:30 a.m. EDT - Post Office Operations are currently being reviewed and updates will be made when information becomes available.
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.
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