WILMINGTON — Hurricane Florence made landfall more than a week ago, but its effects have lived on as flooding continues and washed out roads pose a hazard for drivers. It has been a trying time for everyone including local United States Postal Service (USPS) employees, but as things return to normal, residents can expect to see their mail service return.
In Wilmington, the USPS began delivering mail on Sunday as service is restored, but there are still plenty of other locations across the state and even here in the Cape Fear region that will have to wait for mail.
“You can expect to see us delivering mail this Sunday,” said Wilmington Postmaster Chris Spann in a press release. “Our employees are working hard to deliver mail to customers impacted by flooding as soon as possible. Every customer matters to us — and we are committed to make every safe and reasonable delivery.”
Spann also is asking residents not to pile debris in front of mailboxes so carriers can access them without issue.
“Please look out for our letter carriers safety,” Spann said. “Some may be working early morning or late in the evening, when it’s dark. We ask residents to pile debris away from mail receptacles. They are doing their best to deliver mail and your assistance is greatly appreciated.”
There are still service disruptions for residents in the following zip codes:
- Albertson, 28508
- Atkinson, 28421
- Burgaw, 28425
- Chinquapin, 28521
- Cove City, 28523
- Davis, 28524
- Dover, 28526
- Ernul, 28527
- Fair Bluff, 28439
- Ivanhoe, 28447
- Kelly, 28448
- Lumber Bridge, 28357
- Maple Hill, 28454
- Maysville, 28555
- Morehead City, 28557
- Mount Olive, 28365
- Pollocksville, 28573
- Seven Springs, 28578
- Trenton, 28585
- White Oak, 28399
- Winnabow, 28479
- Wrightsville Beach, 28480
Residents can use the USPS website to check on all service alerts.
