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With the Southeast United States still reeling from recent major storms, the Postal Service is urging employees to verify or update their personal and emergency contact information on file with USPS. This information is vital because it enables the organization to contact you or your loved ones when a hurricane or other natural disaster strikes. … Read more
Daylight saving time will end Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2 a.m. In areas where the change is observed, people will “fall back” and set their clocks back one hour at bedtime on Saturday, Nov. 2. Standard time will be in effect until March 9, 2025, when daylight saving time will resume.
The 2024 Christmas period for rural carriers begins Saturday, December 7, 2024 (Week 2, Pay Period (PP) 26–2024), and ends Friday, December 27, 2024 (Week 2, Pay Period 01-2025). During this period, certain timekeeping and pay rules apply. Timekeepers, including postmasters, supervisors, and other employees responsible for rural carrier time and attendance recording, must become … Read more
Bryan’s Road rural mail carrier Anthony Holmes says, “Everyone knows the saying, ‘If you see something, say something,’” or in this hero’s actions, “do something.” While delivering mail earlier this year he noticed a fire burning in a wooded flowerpot. He began knocking on doors to access a hose and had no luck until customer … Read more
Postal Service expects Election Mail service performance in 2024 to be equal to or better than 2020 Our recommendation remains for voters who choose to mail in their ballots to do so before Election Day and at least a week before their election office needs to receive them If your ballot is due on Election … Read more
The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors to use the USPS National Emergency Hotline number to receive up-to-date information about facility closings, changes in reporting times and other workplace information during severe and inclement weather. The toll-free number, found on the back of most USPS employee badges, is 888-EMERGNC (888-363-7462). After dialing the number, … Read more
Every $1 you invest in the TSP can grow to $10 in 35 years—without you needing to do anything else. Thanks to compound interest, $1 can grow to $10 after 35 years completely on its own.* In other words, what you put into your TSP account can become ten times more by the time you’re ready to take … Read more
The Postal Employees’ Relief Fund and the USPS Employee Assistance Program are available to aid workers affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Helene recently caused destruction in parts of Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee, while Milton devastated the west coast and central part of Florida. The relief fund, also known as PERF, isn’t an … Read more
After 40 dedicated years of service, Johnny Downs has officially retired from his role as rural postal carrier, leaving behind a legacy of commitment and excellence, according to postmaster Connie Walker. Downs was known for his unwavering commitment to his job, always arriving on time and rarely missing a day of work. Whether it was … Read more
Hurricanes Helene and Milton, flooding, and severe weather events in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic U.S. (FL, GA, SC, NC, and VA) may impact the processing, transportation, and delivery of mail and packages. Please allow additional time for final delivery of your item. Florida 10-22-24 Lithia Post Office, 7825 Lithia Pinecrest Rd., 33547 — Operations have … Read more