TAMPA FL -- Torrential rains and flooding caused water damage to the Aripeka, FL, Post Office, requiring its temporary suspension in September 2016.  Postal officials have announced that the water damage has been repaired and the Aripeka Post Office will reopen on Friday, November 18, 2016.  

The Aripeka Post Office is located at 18925 Aripeka Road, Aripeka, FL 34679. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  As an added convenience, the lobby is open 24 hours for access to P. O. Box mail.

Customers can call 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) to obtain information, including available, Post Office retail locations and hours of operation, or check the Postal Service website: www.usps.com The Post Office is always open at www.usps.com The Postal Service’s smartphone app makes it even quicker to use the most popular functions on usps.com, anytime and anywhere.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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