Recent flooding damages some mail

USPS urges customers to contact correspondents

LOUISVILLE, KY — Storms that caused massive flooding in parts of Louisville on August 4 damaged mail deposited in some blue collection boxes in the downtown area.

Roughly 2,000 to 4,000 pieces of mail were affected, most of which could be salvaged. However, about 1,100 pieces of mail was destroyed beyond recognition because the boxes were completely submerged under water.

The collection boxes include: 3rd and York streets (one box); 7th and York streets (one box); Beechmont Post Office, 307 W. Woodlawn Ave. (two boxes); Main Street between 3rd and 9th streets (12 collection boxes).

Customers who placed mail in these collection boxes should first contact the correspondent to verify receipt. If the correspondent did not receive, then it’s likely the letter was destroyed. Customers may wish to re-send a letter to the recipient.

“We apologize for this inconvenience,” said Consumer Affairs Manager Thomas Long. “Should customers require additional assistance or information, they should contact us at 502-473-4220 or visit www.usps.com.”

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