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Although it is pleasant to think that neither the snow, nor the rain nor the warmth or the sadness of the night could prevent your post-post holder from making you the mail, it is not an official standard American postal service (USPS) actually adheres. Of course, USPS workers will do their best to do the work by all the necessary means. But this is certainly not the case if their security is in danger.

Winter time can lend itself to a lot of potential dangers, and unfortunately, a large part of the United States has been affected by strong snowfall - with more on the horizon. This prompted the USPS to send several warnings to how your mail delivery could be assigned.

In a January 16 Local press release From Maryland, the agency has assured customers that the simple presence of snow is likely to prevent carriers from taking their turn. But, at the end of the day, "if [operators] cannot reach your mailbox, they cannot deliver your mail," David Guiney Said the district director of Maryland for the postal service, in the press release.

To avoid delayed delivery, postal managers request public help, according to another Local press release Connecticut. Read the rest to discover four modifications that you may have to make to make sure that carriers can deliver you safely, even in snow conditions.

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Winter flakes are likely to accumulate on and around your mailbox, but it is your responsibility to make sure it is always accessible if you want your mail.

"Erase enough snow from the street boxes to allow mail trucks to approach the box, deliver the mail and move away from the box safe to support," the USPS said.

If you receive a delivery by road, you must also make sure that the area is free from any other obstacle, including garbage cans and other vehicles.

"The carrier must enter, then go out, without leaving the vehicle or saving," added the agency.

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If you do not have a mailbox by the roadside, operators can rather deliver your mail to your front door. In this case, you should also help create a safe path.

"The bridges must be rid of snow and ice and leave enough traction to avoid slipples, travel or falls," said postal service.

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Do you have steps leading to your home? These must also be maintained. AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

"The steps must also be removed from ice and snow and in good condition so as not to cause injuries to letters of letters or other people who visit the customer's home," warned the USPS.

Once you have shoved your bridges, your steps and around your mailbox, don't forget to look up.

"Overlooks must be clear and free from snow and ice to avoid injuries," noted the postal service.

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