Category: USPS

The USPS stands for the United States Postal Service. It is an independent agency of the United States federal government responsible for providing postal services within the country. The USPS is one of the largest postal services in the world, delivering mail and packages to millions of addresses across the United States.

The USPS traces its roots back to 1775 when Benjamin Franklin was appointed as the first Postmaster General. It has since evolved to become an integral part of the nation’s infrastructure and communication network. The USPS offers various services, including the delivery of letters, postcards, and packages, as well as money orders, priority mail, and express mail options. They also provide additional services like registered mail, certified mail, and insurance for valuable items.

The USPS operates a vast network of post offices, sorting facilities, and delivery vehicles to ensure efficient and timely delivery of mail. It plays a crucial role in connecting people and businesses across the country, especially in remote or rural areas where private delivery services may not be as accessible or cost-effective.

Neither snow nor rain… But Hurricanes…

There’s a reason the postal slogan doesn’t mention hurricanes when talking about the conditions in which they deliver mail.

It turns out that Hurricane Sandy is already effecting postal deliveries all along the eastern shores. As we write this, most retail (post office counter) and BME (business mail entry unit) centers in Long Island, New York and along the New Jersey shore are closed. Many other states are reporting retail operations being affected and/or closed along the coast.

For the latest information about current mail delivery status, visit the United States Postal Service (USPS) Mail Service Updates page.

And, in case you wanted to know, the saying “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds” is not a motto or creed of the post office, but it is an inscription from the James Farley Post Office in New York City.

Sending Mail on Postal Holidays

Can you send mail on USPS postal holidays? Sure you can!

Let’s face it, we don’t all get the same paid holidays that the United States Postal Service (USPS) employees get. In 2012, the USPS is closed for 10 holidays.

However, if you are working and you need your mail to go out, LetterStream has the ability to mail your letters on many postal holidays. While the post office front counters are closed and mail carriers are off, there are some holidays that the post office back office is still on duty.

So, “Yes”, the USPS accepts and processes our mail on President’s Day (Washington’s birthday), Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, MLK Day and Juneteenth.

If you are like us and are working those days, feel free to send your mail to us and we’ll get it mailed on the Holiday for you!