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July 16, 2025

Forks of Salmon Mail Available for Pick-Up at Etna Post Office

Mandatory Evacuations set in by wildfires necessitate the temporary closure of Forks of Salmon Post Office

ETNA, CA- Road closures and limited access due to active wildfires in Forks of Salmon have necessitated the temporary closure of the Forks of Salmon Post Office. Retail and mail delivery services will be available for impacted customers at the Etna Post Office.

Customers normally served by Forks Of Salmon Post Office, located at 39039 Sawyers Bar Rd., Forks of Salmon, CA 96031, may pick-up their mail at the Etna Post Office, located at 119 Diggles St., Etna, CA 96027.

The Etna Post Office will be available for pick-up and retail services. Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Customers are reminded to please present photo ID for mail pick-up.

Retail and delivery services will resume as soon as it is safe to do so and access is restored in the area.

Many retail services including temporary forwards, stamps and more are also available anytime, online at USPS.com.

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U.S. Postal Service Celebrates 250 Years

The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is celebrating its 250th year of service to customers amidst a network modernization plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

The Postal Service generally 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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