What:

A media opportunity to shadow a Laguna Niguel carrier during the Holiday Peak Season. The carrier will demonstrate delivery during the Postal Service’s busiest season, offering suggestions for safe and efficient receipt of mail (Keep dogs inside, Shovel walks, etc.)

In his 35th year with the Postal Service Chester Fields is no newcomer to the holiday season.

Fields is a Long Haul employee recognized for his remarkable length of service. USPS employees like Fields have become integral parts of their communities through their unwavering commitment and service excellence.

He began his career with the Postal Service right in Laguna Niguel in October of 1989 quickly establishing himself as a reliable and friendly presence at the Laguna Niguel Post Office. Over the years he has become a familiar face to countless customers, known for his warm smile, helpful attitude, and outstanding service.

His deep knowledge of postal operations and genuine care for the community have made him an indispensable part of the Laguna Niguel Post Office. He will demonstrate how he delivers in time for the holiday season and share personal stories of how the busiest season is also the most rewarding season for USPS employees.

Who:

Carrier Chester Fields

When:

Dec 10, 2024

Where:

Laguna Niguel Post Office
29911 Niguel Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92607

Please RSVP to Kristina.Uppal@usps.gov SO WE CAN COORDINATE A TIME SLOT AND LOCATION OF THE DRIVER.

Background:

OTHER HOLIDAY INFORMATION:

2024 USPS Holiday Shipping and Mailing Deadlines

The information below covers domestic, international and military shipping destinations to allow for the timely delivery of cards, letters and packages by Dec. 25th.

Items Sent to Addresses in the Contiguous United States (Lower 48 States):

• USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 18
• First-Class Mail service: Dec. 18
• Priority Mail service: Dec. 19
• Priority Mail Express service: Dec. 21

Items Sent to Addresses in Alaska and Hawaii:

• USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 16
• First-Class Mail service: Dec. 18
• Priority Mail service: Dec. 19
• Priority Mail Express service: Dec. 20

For customers sending packages internationally, or to military addresses, USPS suggests checking the complete list of recommended holiday mailing and shipping dates at usps.com/holidayshippingdates.

USPS Is Ready for the Peak Shipping Season

A option this year is USPS Ground Advantage, a service that provides a simple, reliable and affordable way to ship packages with day certain delivery of 2-5 business days based on distance.

In addition to our convenient retail locations, customers can purchase their shipping labels, order Priority Mail packaging and schedule free carrier pick up via the Postal Service’s shipping platform Click-N-Ship . Customers using the platform will have access to Commercial Shipping Rates that will apply to all domestic package labels — making it easier for customers to ship their packages.

The Postal Service is built for the holidays, serving 165 million addresses across the country and covering every state, city and town. Everyone living in the United States and its territories has access to postal products and services.

Review the details on how to ship packages to military and diplomatic addresses at domestic prices, even if you are sending mail overseas. Notably, the Postal Service is the only delivery service that ships to APO, FPO and DPO addresses.

Postal Products

Customers may purchase, stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations nationwide. For officially licensed stamp products, shop the USPS Officially Licensed Collection on Amazon

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