INDIANAPOLIS — The freeze is on throughout Indiana. This means snow and icy conditions in our neighborhoods with the likelihood of an increase in weather-related accidents for United States Post Office carriers and customers. When walking and driving conditions are icy, both drivers and pedestrians are at risk. We need your help to keep our letter carriers safe from slips, trips or falls.
Mounds of snow and patches of ice in front of mailboxes create havoc for carriers trying to safely affect mail delivery. We’re asking that residents maintain a clear path to the mailbox — including steps, porches, walkways and approach from the street — and help postal carriers provide timely delivery of those holiday packages, cards and letters
We’re also asking residents who receive curbside mail delivery to keep the approach to and from the mailbox clear of snow, or any other obstacles such as trash cans and other vehicles. The carrier needs to be able to delivery your mail safely without leaving the vehicle or backing up.