Postal Service requests customers’ assistance with snow and ice removal

With the forecasts for snow, and the possibility of icy rain and freezing temperatures throughout Pittsburgh and surrounding communities, postal customers are requested to keep walkways, steps and access areas to mailboxes clear of snow and ice to assist in the safe delivery of mail.

Rural delivery customers are reminded to clear the snow in front of their boxes following snowplow passes to allow safe access for mail delivery vehicles. 

“We will do our best to make delivery to all addresses,” said Pittsburgh District Acting District Manager Elizabeth Schaefer. “At the same time, we must ensure the safety of our carriers along their routes. We are asking that customers take caution themselves as they clear a path for their letter carrier.” 

Customers on secondary roads remaining unplowed may not receive mail if the roads are impassable and unsafe for postal drivers. Local post offices will do their best to continue delivery uninterrupted under extreme weather conditions.