Houston, TX — Mail delivery, collections and retail services have been restored to all but a few U.S. Postal Service customers who were affected by Hurricane Harvey in the greater Houston area. In the days immediately following the storm, the Postal Service began an active recovery. We are now open and operational in most locations, where it is safe to do so.

Customers can get information on delivery and retail services in their location by visiting www.usps.com  and clicking the “Service Alert” bar at the top.  The site is updated as recovery continues. 

Some postal facilities still remain inaccessible.  We continually assess our facilities to ensure they are safe to occupy.  For those Post Offices still unable to be occupied, we are currently operating in alternate locations until repairs can be made.  Updated information on Post Office operations will be posted to the USPS Service Alerts website accessed through http://about.usps.com/news/service-alerts/welcome.htm.

Retail Operations, Delivery Operations and Drop Shipments have all been suspended at the following office – with services being offered by an alternate location as shown:

• Katy, Katy Finance, 5701 4th St, Katy TX 77493-9998
• All Operations for Katy Finance Have Moved to:
• Katy Annex, 1331 Pin Oak Rd, Katy TX 77494-9998
• Retail Services are available via Mobile Retail Unit located in parking lot of Katy Annex
• Hours of Operation for Mobile Retail Unit: Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Box Section Services are available via trailer located in parking lot of Katy Annex
• Hours of Operation for Mobile Trailer: Mon-Sun, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Accountable Mail and Large Parcels can be collected Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Previously Reported:

All offices in the Houston District have resumed normal operations with the exception of the following offices:  Retail Operations and  Delivery Operations  have all been suspended at the following offices-with services being offered by an alternate location as shown:

• Glen Flora, 126 Bridge St, Glen Flora TX 77443-0177
• All Operations For Glen Flora Have Been Moved To:
• Wharton, 141 E Milam St, Wharton TX 77488-9998
• Mauriceville, 11424 Highway 12, Mauriceville TX 77626-0016
• All Operations For Mauriceville Have Moved To:
• Bridge City, 900 Texas Ave, Bridge City TX 77611
• Nome, 2285 Highway 90, Nome TX 77629-0010
• All Operations For Nome Have Been Moved To:
• China, 305 N Broadway St, China TX 77613-0016
• Stowell, 3608 State Highway 124, Stowell TX 77661-0045
• All Operations For Stowell Have Been Moved To:
• Winnie, 324 Highway 124, Winnie TX 77665-0190

Customers are reminded that service restoration continues daily, and they should check our website regularly or call 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) for the latest information on their mail service.  We are committed to serving our customers and to being there for the residents of Houston, as recovery from Hurricane Harvey continues.

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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