Hurricanes

USPS: Postal Bulletin encourages emergency preparedness

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  August 7, 2025 Postal Bulletin’s latest edition, published Aug. 7, provides information about being prepared for emergency events such as wildfires, hurricanes and floods. Updates to the organization’s policies, procedures and forms are also included. Employees can go to usps.com to read and download the latest Postal Bulletin, along with past issues. Postal Bulletin – August … Read more

USPS OIG Report: Postal Service Emergency Preparedness – Hurricane Ian

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Background The U.S. Postal Service has an obligation to ensure a minimum level of universal service, including mail delivery at least six days a week to nearly 167 million residences, businesses, and Post Office (PO) Boxes. During natural disasters — such as Hurricane Ian, which made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast on September 28, 2022 … Read more

USPS: Make emergency preparedness a priority

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August 31, 2023 September is National Preparedness Month, and the Postal Service is encouraging employees to take time to prepare for the unexpected. “Disaster professionals suggest scheduling time on your calendar to create an emergency plan,” said USPS Corporate Affairs Vice President Judy de Torok, who oversees the organization’s continuity and preparedness team. Here are some … Read more

Postal Inspectors play crucial role after disasters

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November 25, 2022 After a disaster, letter carriers and retail associates are welcome faces for weary customers, a hopeful sign that things are returning to normal. But behind the scenes are other employees working tirelessly to help USPS — and the communities it serves — recover. Postal inspectors from the Postal Inspection Service are among … Read more

Postal Bulletin highlights National Preparedness Month

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Tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, and floods can strike at almost any time, and are just some of the disasters we face each year. These events can generate fear, frustration, and even depression; yet, planning ahead can help response and recovery, and relieve some of the anxiety and stress caused by unexpected events. Effective planning for emergencies … Read more

USPS and Emergency Response: A History of Delivering for the American Public

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September 10, 2020 (RISC-WP-20-006) As a vital part of the nation’s emergency response structure, the Postal Service ensures that mail operations — a lifeline for impacted communities needing access to medications and essential items — are restored after an emergency or natural disaster. The Postal Service, and the Post Office Department before it, have supported … Read more

Deadline extended – PERF special solicitation now ends Oct. 13

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The Postal Employees’ Relief Fund (PERF) has been designated as the charity to receive contributions from USPS employees in a special solicitation through Oct. 13, giving employees more time to offer aid to co-workers affected by the recent hurricanes. In the wake of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, voluntary donations to PERF can help fellow … Read more