Our financial planning takes into account being prepared for natural and man-made disasters that can delay and disrupt mail delivery. In the wake of a disaster or crisis, we work to restore a sense of normalcy in affected communities by resuming mail service as quickly as possible. We take a proactive approach to address the impact of natural disasters or acts of terrorism.
We’re more than just a business — we’re a federal entity with an obligation to provide consistent mail service while adhering to sustainability and resiliency objectives of the U.S. government. While we’re not required to meet all of the federal sustainability requirements in executive orders, the Postal Service voluntarily complies with Executive Order 13693, Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade and Executive Order 13653, Preparing the United States for the Impacts of Climate Change. We have many voluntary initiatives that support resiliency such as climate change adaption and energy reductions.
