March 25, 2023
MISSISSIPPI — In the wake of severe weather and a tornado outbreak affecting portions of the lower Mississippi River Valley, the U.S. Postal Service temporarily will adjust operations in Rolling Fork, MS.
The U.S. Postal Service apologizes to its customers for any inconvenience and appreciates their patience as postal personnel resume operations in Rolling Fork as quickly as possible.
The Rolling Fork Post Office, 138 Walnut Street, Rolling Fork, MS 39159 is suspending operations temporarily due to building damage.
Effective Monday, March 27, Rolling Fork customers may conduct retail transactions, including mailing packages and purchases postage, at a Mobile Retail Unit (MRU) set up in the Rolling Fork Post Office parking lot. Post Office Box customers with proper identification also may pick up their mail at this location. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Service will not be available on Sunday.
Customers also may conduct business transactions at the Mayersville Post Office, 113 Court St, Mayersville, MS 39113. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. This Post Office is closed Saturday and Sunday.
Customers are reminded that they may call a1-800-ASK-USPS or visit the Postal Service’s website, usps.com, for locations of additional nearby Post Offices and approved postal retail service providers.
USPS Service Alerts provide information to consumers, small businesses, and business mailers about postal facility service disruptions due to weather-related and other natural disasters or events. Updated information is available at https://about.usps.com/newsroom/service-alerts/.
Mail delivery will continue where it is safe to do so.
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