WASHINGTON – Due to Winter Storm Jonas, postal services have been suspended in the DC metro area, including Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland, for Saturday, Jan. 23. For the safety of our employees and customers, there will be no deliveries, collections, or retail operations until the severe winter weather subsides.

Postal officials are reminding the general public to keep mailboxes, steps, and sidewalks clear of snow and ice so letter carriers are able to provide the safest, most efficient delivery service possible.

If you have any questions regarding mail delivery, you can contact the Postal Service Customer Care Center at 1-800-ASK-USPS (275-8777) or visit www.usps.com, at special USPS Service Alerts section found at http://about.usps.com/news/service-alerts/welcome.htm. You will be provided specific information regarding delivery and retail services for each office in the affected area.

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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