FORT MYERS, FL — The Postal Service is continuing to restore service as quickly as possible where it is safe to do so, following Hurricane Ian. Many offices have resumed operations, while some postal facilities in Southwest Florida remain temporarily suspended.

One of the most critical reminders for postal customers is the urgent need to file for a Change of Address (COA). Customers who will not be able to occupy their home within 30 days should submit a Change of Address (COA) request with the Postal Service. Be sure to mark “Temporary” on the card/online form. A temporary change of address is designed for customers who plan on returning to their residence within six months. If you are NOT planning to return to your current address, please submit a permanent COA request. A COA may be filed at the nearest available Post Office or at: https://moversguide.usps.com.

Retail and some mail service for customers of these offices have been temporarily relocated, as detailed below:

• Everglades City
  Customers normally served by the Everglades City Post Office can obtain retail services at the Mobile Retail Unit in the Everglades City Post Office parking lot, located at 601 Collier Avenue, Everglades City, FL 34139. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., closed Saturday and Sunday.

• Balm
  Customers normally served by the Balm Post Office can obtain retail services at the Mobile Retail Unit in the post office parking lot located at 15036 Balm Road, Balm, FL 33503. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on weekdays, closed Saturday and Sunday.
  

• Bokeelia
  Customers normally served by the Bokeelia Post Office can obtain retail service at the North Fort Myers Post Office, located at 1882 N. Tamiami Trl, North Fort Myers, FL 33903. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, closed Saturday and Sunday.
  

• Captiva
  Customers normally served by the Captiva Post Office should temporarily pick up their mail at the Six Mile Cypress Annex Building, 14651 Ben C. Pratt/6 Mile Cypress Pkwy. Hours for pick up are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays, closed Sunday. Customers must present a photo ID for mail pick-up. Retail services are available at the Mobile Retail Unit at the Six Mile Cypress Annex parking lot, 14651 Ben C. Pratt/6 Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912. Retail hours are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays, closed Sunday.

• Downtown Fort Myers
  Customers normally served by the Downtown Fort Myers Post Office can obtain retail services at the Page Field Post Office, 2655 N. Airport Road, Fort Myers, FL 33907. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays, closed Sunday.

• Downtown Naples
  Customers normally served by the Downtown Naples Post Office can obtain retail services at the Naples Post Office, 1200 Goodlette-Frank Road N, Naples, FL 34102. Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays, closed Sunday.

• Fort Myers Beach
  Customers normally served by the Fort Myers Beach Post Office should temporarily pick up their mail at the Six Mile Cypress Annex Building, 14651 Ben C. Pratt/6 Mile Cypress Pkwy. Hours for pick up are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays, closed Sunday. Customers must present a photo ID for mail pick-up. Retail services are available at the Mobile Retail Unit at the Six Mile Cypress Annex parking lot, 14651 Ben C. Pratt/6 Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912. Retail hours are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays, closed Sunday.

• Nocatee
  Customers normally served by the Nocatee Post Office can obtain retail services at the Mobile Retail Unit in the post office parking lot, located at 2509 SW County Road 760, Nocatee, FL 34268. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays, closed Saturday and Sunday.

• Pineland
  Customers normally served by the Pineland Post Office can obtain retail services at the North Fort Myers Post Office located at 1882 N. Tamiami Trl, North Fort Myers, FL 33903. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, closed Saturday and Sunday.

• Placida
  Customers normally served by the Placida Post Office can obtain retail services at the Englewood Post Office, 950 S. Rover Road, Englewood, FL 34223. Hours: 9:00 to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays, closed Sunday.

• Saint James City
  Customers normally served by the Saint James City Post Office can obtain retail services at the North Fort Myers Post Office located at 1882 N. Tamiami Trl, North Fort Myers, FL 33903. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, closed Saturday and Sunday.

• Sanibel Main
  Customers normally served by the Sanibel Main Post Office should temporarily pick up their mail at the Six Mile Cypress Annex Building, 14651 Ben C. Pratt/6 Mile Cypress Pkwy. Hours for pick up are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays, closed Sunday. Customers must present a photo ID for mail pick-up. Retail services are available at the Mobile Retail Unit at the Six Mile Cypress Annex parking lot, 14651 Ben C. Pratt/6 Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912. Retail hours are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays, closed Sunday.

Customers in areas affected by Hurricane Ian with questions about their mail or package delivery service, or any other matter involving postal operations, can reach USPS through our Customer Care Centers at   1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777).  The hours of operation for the Care Centers are Monday – Friday    8 AM – 8:30 PM ET and Saturday 8 AM – 6 PM ET.  The latest information on the status of postal services in the impacted areas can be found here: http://about.usps.com/news/service-alerts/welcome.htm.

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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