DEL RIO, TX — The severe storm that brought heavy rain overnight to much of West and South Central Texas has resulted in power outages and affected road conditions in many places across the area.

This morning, the Postal Service experienced power outages at the following Post Office locations: Del Rio, Brackeville, Quemado, Langtry and Comstock. Retail window operations at these offices have been affected, but are expected to resume operations once power has been restored.

Some mail deliveries may also be affected. The Postal Service makes every reasonable effort to deliver mail in many difficult weather conditions. We are currently monitoring roads conditions in the affected areas. Decisions regarding mail delivery service will be made on a location-by-location basis, depending on the severity of conditions. Safety is the primary concern for the Postal Service. Keeping employees and customers safe is our most important goal.

Customers with questions or comments about their mail service can contact their local Post Office. Customers may also call toll-free 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) or send an e-mail to the Postal Service by clicking on Customer Service at the bottom of the Postal Service’s www.usps.com home page.

The Postal Service website also hosts USPS Service Alerts that detail service disruptions due to weather-related and other natural disasters or events. Service alerts are posted in near real time and guide residential consumers on such questions as “Will I receive mail delivery?” and “Is my Post Office open?”

Postal customers are reminded the Post Office is always open at www.usps.com.

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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