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June 5, 2024

USPS to Host Dog Bite Awareness Press Conference

Female Letter Carrier warding off dog with mail satchel

What:

The Postal Service has issued the national rankings for dog attacks in 2023. Tennessee ranked 15th with 116 incidents in 2023, which is 32 more than in 2022. To raise awareness about dog bites to our customers, the Postal Service will hold a news conference to talk about our safety program and distribute literature promoting carrier safety.

Who:

Omar Coleman, Tennessee District Manager
Greg Fjerestad, Manager Field Human Resources TN District
Rufus Graham, Franklin, TN Postmaster
Local Animal Control personnel
SAM (Safety Always Matters) mascot

When:

Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 8:00 a.m. CST

RSVP to evelina.b.ramirez@usps.gov by 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2024, for interview and entrance into the facility. Please adhere to postal safety regulations and remember to wear low-heeled, closed-toe shoes for access to the workroom floor. Mr. Greg Fjerestad will be the point of contact at the event.

Where:

Franklin, TN Post Office
810 Oak Meadow Drive
Franklin, TN 37064

Background:

More than 5,800 Postal Service employees nationwide were attacked by dogs while delivering mail last year. Aggressive dog behavior is a common safety concern USPS employees face. To keep its workers safe, the organization is providing important information on how dog owners can be good stewards for safe mail delivery as part of its annual National Dog Bite Awareness Week public service campaign.

This year’s theme is “Don’t let your dog bite the hand that serves you.” Spread the news of the campaign with the hashtag #dogbiteawareness

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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 169 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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