Charleston Mail Processing Plant Prepares for the Holidays

What:

U.S. Postal Service Holiday Mailing Tips and Deadlines, and the opportunity to shoot B-roll footage of mail processing operations at the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC).

Who:

Charleston Acting Senior Plant Manager Nikki Lowe will be available for interviews and to lead a plant tour by pre-scheduled appointment.

When:

Either Tuesday, December 4; Wednesday, December 5; or Thursday, December 6, 2018

Where:

Charleston P&DC
1000 Centre Way
Charleston, WV 25309

Background:  

Nationally, the U.S. Postal Service expects to deliver almost 15 billion pieces of mail and more than 850 million packages this holiday season — a 10 percent increase over 2016.  
Mailing early is the key to beating the rush. Customers should take note of the following mail-by deadlines:

• Retail Ground®                   Dec - 14
• First-Class Mail®                  Dec - 20
• Priority Mail®                      Dec - 20  (the best bargain in shipping)
• Priority Mail Express™        Dec - 22* (Commitments based on drop-off times.)

Consumers save valuable time by visiting www.usps.com — the Postal Service’s website that will help make mailing and shipping easier.
Post Offices nationwide will be open Monday, Dec. 24. Check for your local Post Office hours on these dates. Regular mail delivery will be unaffected by the change.

If you would like to make an appointment to take advantage of this media opportunity – either Dec. 4, Dec. 5, or Dec. 6 - please contact Tad Kelley, APR at (412) 359-7119 or email tad.kelley@usps.gov.