COLORADO SPRINGS — The Postal Service wants to reconnect evacuated fire victims with their mail. Postal employees are eager to help customers affected by the Waldo Canyon Fire retrieve their correspondence, medications, statements and parcels.
If possible, displaced customers should utilize the Postal Service’s Internet or Telephone Change of Address option. It’s quick, convenient, secure, and will start the process of redirecting mail to their new address within 24 hours. Electronic change of addresses can be filed online at http://www.usps.com or by calling 1-800-ASK-USPS. (1-800-275-8777).
Change of Address forms are also available at area Post Offices.
Postal officials are advising evacuees to file a change of address even if they are going to be at their current temporary location for a brief time. They will be able to file additional changes as they move to longer term locations.
If you need a safe and secure delivery point, consider renting a Post Office Box, available at all area Post Offices.
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