Service alerts
Last update: March 28, 2025, 9 a.m. ET
USPS service alerts have information for consumers, small businesses and business mailers about postal facility service disruptions caused by weather-related and other natural disasters, special events, or other changes impacting service.
Visit www.ready.gov or www.listo.gov to prepare for hurricanes and severe weather.
Severe storms and high winds impacting delivery
Due to severe storms and blizzard conditions in Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota, there may be impact to the delivery of mail and packages.
Football championship game potential service disruption
Due to the increased activity and logistical demands surrounding the professional football championship game in New Orleans, there may be impact to delivery of mail and packages.
Winter storms and severe weather impacting delivery
Due to winter storms and severe weather in California, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Iowa, there may be impact to the delivery of mail and packages.
Service disruptions
Residential customers and small businesses can find out if mail is being delivered, or if their Post Offices are open. Business mailers get more detailed information about USPS mail processing facilities, and the operating status of delivery units, as well as any impacts on mail delivery overseas.
Business mailers
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Residential customers
Residential customers should check this Mail Service Disruptions website first for current, frequently-updated information about whether mail is being delivered to your neighborhood or if your local Post Office is open. Or you can call our customer service center at 1-800-ASK-USPS (800-275-8777).
Business mailers
Need more support? Have questions? Need to report a service disruption? Contact your local Business Service Network Representative or visit PostalPro for additional information.
