DEL RIO, TX — Due to flooding caused by recent heavy rain fall and the release of water from Lake Amistad, the Del Rio Post Office has been forced to temporarily suspend mail delivery to about 80 homes in the Vega Verde Addition on HCR 2.

“In locations where roads are impassable or unsafe for travel due to flooding, mail delivery services will be temporarily curtailed until normal conditions are restored,” said Postmaster Robert Anderson. “Those customers in the affected area who are unable to receive mail delivery may pick up their mail at the Del Rio Main Post Office, 2001 Bedel Ave., during normal business hours.”

Customers can call the Postal Service’s toll-free number 800-ASK-USPS (800-275-8777) or the TTY number 877-TTY-2HLP (877-889-2457) for help with any postal questions they may have.

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