Postal Service asks Valley residents to clear walks for carriers

CLEVELAND, Ohio -

Officials of the Postal Service are asking residents and owners of businesses to clear snow and ice from walkways and sidewalks for letter carriers.

The post office sent out an email on Monday saying that Postal Service carriers in Northern Ohio will attempt to make deliveries wherever possible.

Letter carriers are instructed to use good judgment, if a potential hazard exists, and to hold mail to addresses where ice and snow are not cleared.

In past winter storm events, postal carriers have suffered serious injuries related to slips, trips and falls due to icy and snow covered walkways and porch steps.

The Postal Service is asking customers to help keep their letter carrier safe this winter through the following actions: Clear enough snow from curbside boxes to allow mail trucks to approach the box, deliver the mail and to drive away from the box without danger of the need for backing. Walkways should be cleared of snow and ice and allow enough traction to avoid slips, trips or falls. Steps should also be kept clear of ice and snow and in good repair so as not to cause injury to the letter carriers or others who visit the customer's home. Overhangs should be clear and free of snow and ice to avoid injury.

Letter carriers are instructed to use good judgment, if a potential hazard exists, and to hold mail to addresses where ice and snow are not cleared.

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Postal Service asks Valley residents to clear walks for carriers