Make a clear path for the mail carrier

With the winter weather upon us, letter carriers are making their appointed rounds.So I'm asking residents and business owners to help them by clearing snow and ice from the approach to the mailbox.High levels of snow and sheets of ice blocking access to mailboxes can make mail delivery not just difficult, but hazardous. Clearing a path to the mailbox including steps, porches, walkways and street approaches will help us maintain consistent delivery service and prevent injuries.

Customers receiving door delivery should make sure their sidewalks, steps and porches are clear.Customers receiving curbside delivery should remove snow piles left by snowplows.

Unfortunately, delivery service may be delayed or curtailed whenever streets or walkways present hazardous conditions for letter carriers, or when snow plowed against mailboxes prevents letter carriers from opening the door to the mailbox while seated inside a delivery vehicle. We will not curtail delivery without careful consideration, and only as a last resort.We will attempt to deliver any curtailed mail the next business day.

I'm also asking that residents and businesses with collection boxes near their property keep them clear of snow and ice. With the public's help, our carriers will deliver your mail promptly and safely throughout the winter season.

LAUREEN POINDEXTER

Postmaster, Champaign

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Make a clear path for the mail carrier