Postal Service prepares for papal tour

Posted on September 19, 2015September 23, 2015 by 21cpw

USPS will keep the mail moving when Pope Francis embarks on a six-day U.S. tour Sept. 22, although some customers might experience service interruptions in the cities he visits. “The Postal Service is taking measures to continue moving the mail,” said Chief Operating Officer David Williams. “Extra security measures when moving, delivering and picking up…

USPS: On alert – Timely information helps customers during bad weather

Posted on January 27, 2015January 27, 2015 by 21cpw

During winter storms and other bad weather, USPS posts timely information online about Post Office and plant closures and service disruptions. USPS Service Alerts is updated frequently, with information on specific facilities and ZIP Codes. For example, as of 10 a.m., Jan. 27, the site reported the Northeast blizzard had caused the closure of facilities…