RICHMOND, Va. — The Postal Service is asking for the public’s help in keeping sidewalks, pathways, approaches to and egress from mailboxes free of snow and ice so postal letter carriers can safely deliver the mail.
According to the Postal Service, mounds of snow and patches of ice in front of mailboxes create havoc for carriers trying to safely deliver the mail.
Residents maintaining a clear path to the mailbox — including steps, porches, walkways and street approach — will help postal carriers maintain consistent delivery service. Customers receiving curbside delivery should also ensure clear access to their mailboxes for letter carriers who deliver from the street.
