Jacksonville, FL — The Postal Service Gulf Atlantic District is asking for assistance from postal customers to help us continue to provide uninterrupted mail service to all northern Florida, southern Georgia and some South Carolina residents in the wake of Hurricane Michael.

The accumulation of debris around mail receptacles can cause delays in delivery, and in some areas, contractors removing the debris may take mail receptacles, along with the debris.  Residents are urged to pile away debris from their mailboxes.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, many carriers are already back on the street delivering mail, wherever it is safe and accessible to do so. Their presence – a mainstay of the community – represents our commitment to service and helps bring back a sense of normalcy to those affected by the storm.

Customers are reminded they should check our website regularly for the updated information on their mail service.  We are committed to serving our customers in the Gulf Atlantic areas, as recovery from Hurricane Michael continues The latest information on alternate locations for residential and business customers, including where to pick up mail and access retail service, is available here: http://about.usps.com/news/service-alerts/welcome.htm.

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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