Downriver post offices ask for help this winter season

As post offices prepare for the holiday rush of cards, letters and packages, they are seeking to remind customers that a snowstorm can be just around the corner.

Considering the extreme winter weather we had last year, it is never too early to plan for this years season, Postmaster Michael Thompson said. We are asking our postal customers to keep walkways and curbside mailboxes clear of snow and ice to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of mail this winter.

Letter carriers are especially vulnerable to slips, trips and falls during the winter months. Slippery surfaces can be dangerous and costly for homeowners, as well as for their visitors including their letter carriers. By clearing a path when the snow arrives, accidents can be prevented.

Letter carriers cannot make door or curb deliveries when the approach to the mailbox is hazardous because of snow or ice. Carriers are not allowed to attempt door delivery when there is a heavy buildup of snow and ice on sidewalks, steps or porches. They are not allowed to dismount for curbline boxes blocked by snow and ice buildup.

We greatly appreciate the support of our customers in this endeavor, Thompson said. Your letter carrier will thank you.

Source: U.S. Postal Service

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Downriver post offices ask for help this winter season