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Jan. 16, 2024

U.S. Postal Service Asks for Assistance to Help Keep Letter Carriers Safe

Keep letter carriers safe

MARYLAND — It takes more than a few flakes to deter letter carriers from making their appointed rounds throughout Maryland. “But, if they cannot reach your mailbox, they cannot deliver your mail,” said Maryland District Manager David Guiney.

Customers can help ensure their mail carrier can make safe deliveries by clearing snow and ice from sidewalks, stairs, porches, and any approach to mailboxes whether on a house or at the curb.

Any amount of snow can cause a dangerous situation for mail carriers and others. Keeping a clear path to and around mailboxes will help mail carriers continue consistent delivery as well as keep them safe from potential slipping and/or injuries.

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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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 167 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America, to modernize the postal network, restore long-term financial sustainability, dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories, and maintain 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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