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Jan. 13, 2022

Planada Post Office Temporarily Closed due to Flooding

Mail available at alternative pick-up location

PLANADA, CA- Mandatory evacuations and severe weather conditions has necessitated the temporary closure of the Planada Post Office. Customers impacted by this closure will be able to retrieve mail at an alternative pick-up location.

Customers normally served by the Planada Post Office, 9249 Broadway, Planada, CA 95365 are directed to go to Bell Station, 415A W 18th street, Merced, CA 95340 to pick up their mail. Mail will be available for pick up beginning Saturday, January 14 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Pick up will continue to be available during regular scheduled hours Monday- Friday 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Customers are instructed to present photo I.D. for all pick-ups.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and normal retail and delivery operations will resume once access is restored.

Many services including temporary forwards, mail holds, and stamps are available online at usps.com.

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