Express Mail Service suspended in areas damaged by
Hurricane Katrina
Due to the significant network disruption and catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the sale of Express Mail to the following ZIP Codes is suspended:
ZIP Code City/State
365-366 Mobile, AL.
369, 393 Meridian, MS.
394 Hattiesburg, MS.
395 Gulfport, MS.
396 McComb, MS.
700-701 New Orleans, LA.
703 Houma, LA.
704 Mandeville, LA.
In addition, Express Mail sold between Aug. 26 and Aug. 29 to these ZIP Codes are ineligible for refunds due to Domestic Mail Classification Schedule section 182.51(h), which allows the Postal Service to deny refunds for Express Mail delayed by an “act of God.”
The Postal Service will notify customers when the service suspension is lifted.
Thursday, September 01, 2005
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE ESTABLISHES TEMPORARY LOCATIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE ESTABLISHES TEMPORARY LOCATIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY
CHECK DISTRIBUTION FOR HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Postal Service and the Social Security Administration have established temporary, alternative locations for the distribution of Social Security checks to Louisiana and Mississippi residents who are unable to receive regular mail delivery service. In addition, efforts are underway to establish a postal presence at the Houston Astrodome for evacuated Louisiana residents.
In Louisiana, the following check distribution sites have been established and will operate on Friday, September 2 from 8 a.m. through 7 p.m. and from Saturday, September 3 through Monday, September 5 from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.:
The Des Allemands Post Office, located at 17242 Highway 90, will distribute checks addressed to residents of Venice (70091), Boothville (70038), Buras (70041), Port Sulphur (70083), Lafitte (70067), Barataria (70036), Belle Chase (70037), Gretna (70053/56), Harvey (70058), Marrero (70072), Westwego (70094) and Algiers (70114/70131).
The La Place Post Office, located at 190 Belle Terre Boulevard, will distribute checks addressed to residents of Point-a-La Hache (70082), St. Bernard (70085), Violet (70092), Meraux (70075), Chalmette (70043), Arabi (70032), Kenner (70062/65), Metairie (70001-70006) and Braithwaite (70040).
The Hamond Post Office, located at 105 North Railorad Avenue, will distribute checks addressed to residents of Mandeville (70471), Madisonville (70447) and Slidell (70458).
In the City of New Orleans, checks for all other New Orleans ZIP Codes will be available as follows:
The La Place Post Office, 190 Belle Terre Blvd (70068), Friday, September 2 through Saturday September 3 from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
The Gonzalez Post Office, 1706 S. Burnside Avenue (70737), Sunday, September 4 through Monday, September 5 from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
The Baton Rouge Downtown Station, 750 Florida Blvd. (70802), Tuesday, September 6 through Wednesday, September 7 from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
Beginning Thursday, September 8, unclaimed checks will be forwarded, if a forwarding address is on file. Those that cannot be forwarded will be returned to the Social Security Administration. For residents of Louisiana ZIP Codes not included in these lists, checks will be delivered as usual.
In Mississippi, the following check distribution sites have been established and will operate on Thursday, September 1 from 5 p.m. until sunset and from Friday, September 2 through Sunday, September 4, from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m.:
The Escatawpa Post Office, located at 4100 Rabby Street, will distribute checks to residents of Hurley (39555), Gautier (39553), Pascagoula (39563 and 39567) and Ocean Springs (39564).
The Biloxi Northbay Post Office, located at 356 Ginger Drive, will distribute checks to residents of Biloxi (39530, 39531, 39532, 39540), McHenry (39561) and Perkinston (39573).
The Gulfport Larkin Smith Mail Facility, located at 11110 Highway 49, will distribute checks to residents of Gulfport (39501/03/07), Kiln (39556), Pearlington (39573), Lakeshore (39558), Waveland (39576), Pass Christian (39571), Long Beach (39560) and Bay St. Louis (39520/25).
Residents of Wiggins (39577) and Saucier (39574) will be able to pick up their checks at their local Post Office.
At all locations, postal employees will be requesting identification.
CHECK DISTRIBUTION FOR HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Postal Service and the Social Security Administration have established temporary, alternative locations for the distribution of Social Security checks to Louisiana and Mississippi residents who are unable to receive regular mail delivery service. In addition, efforts are underway to establish a postal presence at the Houston Astrodome for evacuated Louisiana residents.
In Louisiana, the following check distribution sites have been established and will operate on Friday, September 2 from 8 a.m. through 7 p.m. and from Saturday, September 3 through Monday, September 5 from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.:
The Des Allemands Post Office, located at 17242 Highway 90, will distribute checks addressed to residents of Venice (70091), Boothville (70038), Buras (70041), Port Sulphur (70083), Lafitte (70067), Barataria (70036), Belle Chase (70037), Gretna (70053/56), Harvey (70058), Marrero (70072), Westwego (70094) and Algiers (70114/70131).
The La Place Post Office, located at 190 Belle Terre Boulevard, will distribute checks addressed to residents of Point-a-La Hache (70082), St. Bernard (70085), Violet (70092), Meraux (70075), Chalmette (70043), Arabi (70032), Kenner (70062/65), Metairie (70001-70006) and Braithwaite (70040).
The Hamond Post Office, located at 105 North Railorad Avenue, will distribute checks addressed to residents of Mandeville (70471), Madisonville (70447) and Slidell (70458).
In the City of New Orleans, checks for all other New Orleans ZIP Codes will be available as follows:
The La Place Post Office, 190 Belle Terre Blvd (70068), Friday, September 2 through Saturday September 3 from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
The Gonzalez Post Office, 1706 S. Burnside Avenue (70737), Sunday, September 4 through Monday, September 5 from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
The Baton Rouge Downtown Station, 750 Florida Blvd. (70802), Tuesday, September 6 through Wednesday, September 7 from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
Beginning Thursday, September 8, unclaimed checks will be forwarded, if a forwarding address is on file. Those that cannot be forwarded will be returned to the Social Security Administration. For residents of Louisiana ZIP Codes not included in these lists, checks will be delivered as usual.
In Mississippi, the following check distribution sites have been established and will operate on Thursday, September 1 from 5 p.m. until sunset and from Friday, September 2 through Sunday, September 4, from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m.:
The Escatawpa Post Office, located at 4100 Rabby Street, will distribute checks to residents of Hurley (39555), Gautier (39553), Pascagoula (39563 and 39567) and Ocean Springs (39564).
The Biloxi Northbay Post Office, located at 356 Ginger Drive, will distribute checks to residents of Biloxi (39530, 39531, 39532, 39540), McHenry (39561) and Perkinston (39573).
The Gulfport Larkin Smith Mail Facility, located at 11110 Highway 49, will distribute checks to residents of Gulfport (39501/03/07), Kiln (39556), Pearlington (39573), Lakeshore (39558), Waveland (39576), Pass Christian (39571), Long Beach (39560) and Bay St. Louis (39520/25).
Residents of Wiggins (39577) and Saucier (39574) will be able to pick up their checks at their local Post Office.
At all locations, postal employees will be requesting identification.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Standard, Periodicals Mail acceptance suspended to storm areas
Standard, Periodicals Mail acceptance suspended to storm areas
The Postal Service also announced that, effective immediately, it is not accepting any Standard or Periodicals Mail — from any source — addressed for delivery within these three-digit ZIP Code ranges: 369, 393, 394, 395, 396, 700 and 701.
This emergency action has been taken as a result of severe facility damage, evacuations and other issues resulting from Hurricane Katrina.
USPS is now formulating plans to address the handling of Standard and Periodicals Mail already in the mailstream and addressed for delivery to these seven ZIP Code areas.
The Postal Service also announced that, effective immediately, it is not accepting any Standard or Periodicals Mail — from any source — addressed for delivery within these three-digit ZIP Code ranges: 369, 393, 394, 395, 396, 700 and 701.
This emergency action has been taken as a result of severe facility damage, evacuations and other issues resulting from Hurricane Katrina.
USPS is now formulating plans to address the handling of Standard and Periodicals Mail already in the mailstream and addressed for delivery to these seven ZIP Code areas.
PMG: “We are doing everything we can to restore mail delivery and we are trying to make sure our employees are safe.”
PMG: “We are doing everything we can to restore mail delivery and we are trying to make sure our employees are safe.”
Thousands of residents, including Postal employees, in the hurricane ravaged areas of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama continue to struggle in the storm’s aftermath. Water continues to pour into New Orleans through breaches in two of the dikes protecting the city, roads in the four-state area remain closed, as are several airports, power is out, and many, many residents are in shelters or staying with family and friends — unable to return to their homes.
“We are doing everything we can to restore mail delivery to the people affected by Hurricane Katrina,” said PMG Jack Potter this morning. “Given that many people in those areas lost their homes, we are moving as quickly as possible to set up temporary delivery stations.”
Houston DDC employee Mary Humphrey feeds mail destined for the New Orleans delivery area onto a Bar Code Sorter.
The Postmaster General said the Postal Service is very concerned about those on subsistence and Social Security who will be expecting checks this week, noting how extremely important those checks are to them.
Thousands of residents, including Postal employees, in the hurricane ravaged areas of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama continue to struggle in the storm’s aftermath. Water continues to pour into New Orleans through breaches in two of the dikes protecting the city, roads in the four-state area remain closed, as are several airports, power is out, and many, many residents are in shelters or staying with family and friends — unable to return to their homes.
“We are doing everything we can to restore mail delivery to the people affected by Hurricane Katrina,” said PMG Jack Potter this morning. “Given that many people in those areas lost their homes, we are moving as quickly as possible to set up temporary delivery stations.”
Houston DDC employee Mary Humphrey feeds mail destined for the New Orleans delivery area onto a Bar Code Sorter.
The Postmaster General said the Postal Service is very concerned about those on subsistence and Social Security who will be expecting checks this week, noting how extremely important those checks are to them.
Express Mail Service suspended in areas damaged by Hurricane Katrina
Weather Related Service Updates
August 30, 2005 - 3 p.m. ET
Express Mail Service suspended in areas damaged by
Hurricane Katrina
Due to the significant network disruption and catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the sale of Express Mail to the following ZIP Codes is suspended:
ZIP Code City/State
365-366 Mobile, AL.
369-393 Meridian, MS.
394 Hattiesburg, MS.
395 Gulfport, MS.
396 McComb, MS.
700-701 New Orleans, LA.
703 Houma, LA.
704 Mandeville, LA.
In addition, Express Mail sold between Aug. 26 and Aug.29 to these ZIP Codes are ineligible for refunds due to Domestic Mail Classification Schedule section 182.51(h), which allows the Postal Service to deny refunds for Express Mail delayed by an “act of God.”
The Postal Service will notify customers when the service suspension is lifted.
August 30, 2005 - 3 p.m. ET
Express Mail Service suspended in areas damaged by
Hurricane Katrina
Due to the significant network disruption and catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the sale of Express Mail to the following ZIP Codes is suspended:
ZIP Code City/State
365-366 Mobile, AL.
369-393 Meridian, MS.
394 Hattiesburg, MS.
395 Gulfport, MS.
396 McComb, MS.
700-701 New Orleans, LA.
703 Houma, LA.
704 Mandeville, LA.
In addition, Express Mail sold between Aug. 26 and Aug.29 to these ZIP Codes are ineligible for refunds due to Domestic Mail Classification Schedule section 182.51(h), which allows the Postal Service to deny refunds for Express Mail delayed by an “act of God.”
The Postal Service will notify customers when the service suspension is lifted.
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Map & Satellite Path / Track of Hurricane Katrina 2005
On the following website, you will find a map of the path that Hurricane Katrina took in August 2005. In the top right hand corner you can click on the "Satellite" button and actually zoom in and see the actual building that were in Katrina's path and what it looked like before she hit. These images are older images, not live, but images before Katrina hit. Also, click on the different color balloons and you'll see the wind speed, barometric pressure, and coordinates of the location at that position.http://compooter.org/sandbox/code/google/hurricane/atlantic/?year=2005&storm=katrina
Storm disrupts service in Southwest and Southeast areas
IN KATRINA’s WAKE
Storm disrupts service in Southwest and Southeast areas
Postal officials in the Southwest and Southeast areas continue to assess the impact of Hurricane Katrina on postal operations in Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida. Many roads and most airports in the areas most heavily affected by the storms remain closed. Because of the inaccessibility of some areas, a full determination of Katrina’s long-term service impacts has not been completed. But every effort is being made to restore retail and delivery service where possible and where it can be done safely.
The safety of our employees remains the number one priority and efforts remain underway in each district to contact all affected employees. Employee Assistance Program counselors are standing by to assist employees in hurricane-ravaged locations as soon as conditions permit their entry into those areas.
With a number of key processing facilities out of service, all mailers that drop ship into affected areas have been advised of service conditions and the availability of alternate arrangements. Service updates will continue to be posted on www.usps.com.
As service is restored in some areas, destruction and heavy damage to homes and businesses will prevent regular carrier delivery. Residential and business customers will be notified of alternate delivery arrangements as soon as they have been established.
The Postal Inspection Service will be working with Louisiana District officials today to make an initial determination of the extent of infrastructure damage in New Orleans and surrounding communities.
Storm disrupts service in Southwest and Southeast areas
Postal officials in the Southwest and Southeast areas continue to assess the impact of Hurricane Katrina on postal operations in Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida. Many roads and most airports in the areas most heavily affected by the storms remain closed. Because of the inaccessibility of some areas, a full determination of Katrina’s long-term service impacts has not been completed. But every effort is being made to restore retail and delivery service where possible and where it can be done safely.
The safety of our employees remains the number one priority and efforts remain underway in each district to contact all affected employees. Employee Assistance Program counselors are standing by to assist employees in hurricane-ravaged locations as soon as conditions permit their entry into those areas.
With a number of key processing facilities out of service, all mailers that drop ship into affected areas have been advised of service conditions and the availability of alternate arrangements. Service updates will continue to be posted on www.usps.com.
As service is restored in some areas, destruction and heavy damage to homes and businesses will prevent regular carrier delivery. Residential and business customers will be notified of alternate delivery arrangements as soon as they have been established.
The Postal Inspection Service will be working with Louisiana District officials today to make an initial determination of the extent of infrastructure damage in New Orleans and surrounding communities.
USPS: Hurricane Katrina Update: August 30, 2005 - 9am ET
Weather Related Service Updates
August 30, 2005 - 9am ET
Hurricane Katrina Update:
Hurricane Katrina, now downgraded to a tropical storm, knocked out power to more than 1 million people from Louisiana to Florida's Panhandle. Officials said restoring power could take months.
The storm's impact is far from over. Forecasters say it could dump eight or more inches of rain in the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys as it makes its way north.
Louisiana District
The New Orleans Processing and Distribution Center suspended all operations at noon Sunday. No drop shipments will be accepted to ADC New Orleans 700-704 until further notice. Retail and delivery services will be suspended on Monday for all offices in ZIP Codes 700, 701, 703 and 704.
There will be no delivery today for ZIP Codes 707 and 708, including the city of Baton Rouge.
Mississippi District
As of 1 pm. the following ZIP Codes are closed in the Mississippi District:
36901, 36904, 36907, 36908, 36912, 36915, 36916, 36919, 36921, 36922, 36925, 39301, 39320, 39322, 39323, 39324, 39325, 39326, 39327, 39328, 39330, 39332, 39335, 39337, 39338, 39339, 39341, 39342, 39345, 39346, 39347, 39348, 39350, 39352, 39354, 39356, 39358, 39359, 39360, 39361, 39362, 39363, 39364, 39365, 39366, 39367, 39402, 39421, 39422, 39423, 39425, 39426, 39427, 39428, 39429, 39436, 34937, 39439, 39440, 39451, 39452, 39455, 39456, 39457, 39459, 39461, 39462, 39463, 39464, 39465, 39466, 39470, 39474, 39475, 39476, 39477, 39478, 39479, 39480, 39481, 39482, 39483, 39503, 39520, 39530, 39552, 39553, 39555, 39556, 39558, 39560, 39561, 39564, 39567, 39571, 39572, 39573, 39574, 39576, 39577, 39641, 39648
As of 1 p.m. the following ZIP Codes have partial operations and limited retail operations:
39301, 39601, 39629, 39630, 39631, 39633, 39635, 39638, 39645, 39647, 39652, 39653, 39654, 39657, 39661, 39662, 39663, 39664, 39665, 39666, 39667, 39668, 39669
Drop shipments to the Gulfport Plant and any delivery and retail units in ZIP Codes 393, 394, 395 and 396 are suspended until further notice.
Alabama District
The following ZIP Codes are closed until further notice:
36502, 36505, 36507, 36509, 36511, 36512, 36521, 36522, 36523, 36525, 36526, 36528, 36529, 36530, 36532, 36535, 36541, 36542, 36543, 36544, 36549, 36550, 36551, 36555, 36559, 36560, 36561, 36562, 36564, 36567, 36568, 36571, 36572, 36574, 36575, 36576, 36578, 36579, 36580, 36582, 36587, 36601.
The following three zones will be closed due to proximity to the Alabama/Florida state line and previous damage received: 36426, 36441 and 36480.
Mobile Main Post Office and Mobile City Stations include zones 36601, 36602, 36603, 36605, 36606, 36607, 36608, 36609, 36610, 36611, 36612, 36613, 36615, 36617, 36618, 36619, 36693 and 36695.
The Mobile Processing and Distribution Center suspended operations at 12 a.m. Monday until further notice. All drop shipments for the Mobile P&DC and the zones listed above are suspended until further notice.
Florida
The Pensacola Processing and Distribution Center suspended operations at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, and is expected to reopen today, Aug. 29, at 3:30 p.m.
All drop shipments for 325 ZIP Codes should be suspended for Monday, Aug. 29.
There will be no mail delivery or retail operations in Post Offices in the following 325 ZIP Codes on Monday, Aug. 29:
32530, 32530, 32531, 32533, 32535, 32536, 32541, 32542, 32548, 32560, 32561, 32564, 32565, 32566, 32567, 32568, 32569, 32570, 32571, 32577, 32578, 32579, 32580
Pensacola City Stations – 32501, 32503, 32504, 32506, 32507
Pensacola Plant – Tour 1 and Tour 2
Tour 3 Pensacola plant employees will report and normal operations are planned.
This message will be updated as more information becomes available.
August 30, 2005 - 9am ET
Hurricane Katrina Update:
Hurricane Katrina, now downgraded to a tropical storm, knocked out power to more than 1 million people from Louisiana to Florida's Panhandle. Officials said restoring power could take months.
The storm's impact is far from over. Forecasters say it could dump eight or more inches of rain in the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys as it makes its way north.
Louisiana District
The New Orleans Processing and Distribution Center suspended all operations at noon Sunday. No drop shipments will be accepted to ADC New Orleans 700-704 until further notice. Retail and delivery services will be suspended on Monday for all offices in ZIP Codes 700, 701, 703 and 704.
There will be no delivery today for ZIP Codes 707 and 708, including the city of Baton Rouge.
Mississippi District
As of 1 pm. the following ZIP Codes are closed in the Mississippi District:
36901, 36904, 36907, 36908, 36912, 36915, 36916, 36919, 36921, 36922, 36925, 39301, 39320, 39322, 39323, 39324, 39325, 39326, 39327, 39328, 39330, 39332, 39335, 39337, 39338, 39339, 39341, 39342, 39345, 39346, 39347, 39348, 39350, 39352, 39354, 39356, 39358, 39359, 39360, 39361, 39362, 39363, 39364, 39365, 39366, 39367, 39402, 39421, 39422, 39423, 39425, 39426, 39427, 39428, 39429, 39436, 34937, 39439, 39440, 39451, 39452, 39455, 39456, 39457, 39459, 39461, 39462, 39463, 39464, 39465, 39466, 39470, 39474, 39475, 39476, 39477, 39478, 39479, 39480, 39481, 39482, 39483, 39503, 39520, 39530, 39552, 39553, 39555, 39556, 39558, 39560, 39561, 39564, 39567, 39571, 39572, 39573, 39574, 39576, 39577, 39641, 39648
As of 1 p.m. the following ZIP Codes have partial operations and limited retail operations:
39301, 39601, 39629, 39630, 39631, 39633, 39635, 39638, 39645, 39647, 39652, 39653, 39654, 39657, 39661, 39662, 39663, 39664, 39665, 39666, 39667, 39668, 39669
Drop shipments to the Gulfport Plant and any delivery and retail units in ZIP Codes 393, 394, 395 and 396 are suspended until further notice.
Alabama District
The following ZIP Codes are closed until further notice:
36502, 36505, 36507, 36509, 36511, 36512, 36521, 36522, 36523, 36525, 36526, 36528, 36529, 36530, 36532, 36535, 36541, 36542, 36543, 36544, 36549, 36550, 36551, 36555, 36559, 36560, 36561, 36562, 36564, 36567, 36568, 36571, 36572, 36574, 36575, 36576, 36578, 36579, 36580, 36582, 36587, 36601.
The following three zones will be closed due to proximity to the Alabama/Florida state line and previous damage received: 36426, 36441 and 36480.
Mobile Main Post Office and Mobile City Stations include zones 36601, 36602, 36603, 36605, 36606, 36607, 36608, 36609, 36610, 36611, 36612, 36613, 36615, 36617, 36618, 36619, 36693 and 36695.
The Mobile Processing and Distribution Center suspended operations at 12 a.m. Monday until further notice. All drop shipments for the Mobile P&DC and the zones listed above are suspended until further notice.
Florida
The Pensacola Processing and Distribution Center suspended operations at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, and is expected to reopen today, Aug. 29, at 3:30 p.m.
All drop shipments for 325 ZIP Codes should be suspended for Monday, Aug. 29.
There will be no mail delivery or retail operations in Post Offices in the following 325 ZIP Codes on Monday, Aug. 29:
32530, 32530, 32531, 32533, 32535, 32536, 32541, 32542, 32548, 32560, 32561, 32564, 32565, 32566, 32567, 32568, 32569, 32570, 32571, 32577, 32578, 32579, 32580
Pensacola City Stations – 32501, 32503, 32504, 32506, 32507
Pensacola Plant – Tour 1 and Tour 2
Tour 3 Pensacola plant employees will report and normal operations are planned.
This message will be updated as more information becomes available.
Monday, August 29, 2005
UPS: Hurricane Katrina Service Update
Hurricane Katrina
Service Update
Coastal and inland areas of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and the Florida panhandle have been significantly impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
Our greatest concern is the safety of UPS people and their families, as well as our customers and the communities in the region.
UPS services, including scheduled pickup, delivery, and On-Call Pickup Services are delayed in the affected areas. The hurricane has also affected the scheduled hours at UPS Customer Centers.
In accordance with the UPS Terms and Conditions, service guarantees will not apply to the affected service areas at this time.
Service Update
Coastal and inland areas of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and the Florida panhandle have been significantly impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
Our greatest concern is the safety of UPS people and their families, as well as our customers and the communities in the region.
UPS services, including scheduled pickup, delivery, and On-Call Pickup Services are delayed in the affected areas. The hurricane has also affected the scheduled hours at UPS Customer Centers.
In accordance with the UPS Terms and Conditions, service guarantees will not apply to the affected service areas at this time.
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