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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: 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

USPS: Maui fires – Post Office closed in Lahaina, HI

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August 21, 2023 All USPS employees on Maui have been accounted for after wildfires engulfed large swaths of the Hawaiian island this month, the worst natural disaster in the state’s history. Seven postal workers lost their homes, and the homes of two others were damaged. The town of Lahaina — once the capital of the … Read more

NALC urging USPS to protect carriers from hazardous air quality

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June 08, 2023 Use of face masks/filtering face pieces is recommended. City letter carriers in the Midwest, New England and along the eastern seaboard are facing hazardous working conditions caused by smoke from hundreds of wildfires blazing across central and eastern Canada. The air quality index (AQI), a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency metric for fine … 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

PMG DeJoy updates employees in new video

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September 17, 2020 In his latest video message, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy updates employees on the organization’s recent activities. Topics include operational changes; service improvements; the ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the response to Hurricane Laura, wildfires and other emergencies; and the Postal Service’s commitment to deliver election-related mail. DeJoy, who … Read more

USPS: Employees urged to beware of wildfires

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The Postal Service is reminding employees to be cautious of wildfires like those occurring this month in California, Oregon and Washington. Wildfires — which can happen anywhere, anytime — often are sparked by human activity or lightning strikes. They can spread quickly, particularly in areas experiencing hot weather conditions, high winds and little rain. To … Read more