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August 19, 2025

Postal Service prepares for Hurricane Erin

HATTERAS, NC — In preparation for potential impacts from Hurricane Erin and a State of Emergency issued for Dare County, the Postal Service announced the following offices are temporarily closed:


Avon Post Office
41196 NC Hwy 12
Avon, NC 27915 		Buxton Post Office
48042 NC Hwy 12
Buxton, NC 27920 		Frisco Post Office
53590 NC Hwy 12
Frisco, NC 27936
Hatteras Post Office
57689 NC Hwy 12
Hatteras, NC 27943
 Ocracoke Post Office
1122 Irvin Garrish Hwy
Ocracoke, NC 27960 		Rodanthe Post Office
25969 NC Hwy 12
Rodanthe, NC 27968

Postal Service employees have been working to secure the mail, postal facilities and equipment in advance of impacts from Hurricane Erin. For the latest information on USPS service updates, check: Service alerts - Newsroom - About.usps.com.

Additional information regarding postal operations will be issued by the U.S. Postal Service as necessary.

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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.

For USPS media resources, including broadcast-quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom. Follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter; Instagram; Pinterest; Threads; and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the USPS YouTube Channel and like us on Facebook. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com.

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