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.
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.
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