Shipping Delays Continue Due to Weather, Hurricane Irene. Shipping Companies Issue Updates.

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Shipping Delays Continue Due to Weather, Hurricane Irene. Shipping Companies Issue Updates.

Hurricane weather continues to effect shipping all along the east coast as the major package shipping companies resume operations where possible. The following are Hurricane Irene updates issued by the major shipping companies:

UPS
UPS is committed to providing updates throughout the day on the impact of Hurricane Irene. Our first priority has been to ensure the safety of our employees. UPS has contingency plans in place and has resumed normal operations, to the extent that conditions permit. Additional updates will be provided as the full impact of power outages, flooding, and downed trees are known.

As of Monday morning, no pickups or deliveries are being made in the ZIP Codes listed below.

Maine 04863 04936 04947 04982

New Hampshire 03770 03774 03779 – 03780 03812 03838 03846

New Jersey 07035 07040 07206 07444 08544 08835 08844 08879

New York 10958 10974 – 10975 10987 – 10988 10998 12022 – 12023 12052 12076 12082 12138 12406 – 12407 12410 12421 12424 12427 12430 12434 12436 12438 – 12439 12441 – 12442 12444 12452 12454 – 12455 12463 12465 12468 12474 12480 12485 12496 12758 13755 – 13756 13856

North Carolina 27915 27920 27936 27943 27960 27968 27972 27982

Vermont 05001 05033 – 05037 05039 – 05040 05042 05046 – 05048 05065 05067 – 05072 05076 05081 05084 – 05086 05089 05091 05146 05148 – 05149 05151 – 05155 05161 05201 05250 – 05255 05257 05260 – 05262 05301 05340 – 05345 05351 – 05353 05355 – 05363 05606 05640 05647 – 05648 05650 05653 05655 – 05658 05661 05667 05673 – 05674 05676 05680 – 05681 05701 – 05702 05730 – 05748 05750 – 05751 05753 05757 – 05770 05772 – 05778 05819 – 05830 05832 – 05833 05836 – 05843 05845 – 05851 05853 05855 05857 – 05863 05866 – 05868 05871 – 05875 05901 – 05907 05141 – 05144

UPS is committed to making every effort to provide service to all areas where conditions permit safe access. We are closely monitoring local areas to ensure service resumes as soon as conditions permit. Please continue to monitor ups.com and check your package tracking for the latest delivery status information.

The UPS package guarantee does not apply when transportation networks are disrupted. To track your UPS package now, click here.

FedEx
The severe weather resulting from Hurricane Irene that is bringing hazardous conditions across the East Coast is leaving difficult conditions and is affecting FedEx operations. Unavoidable service delays should be expected due to widespread power outages and local road conditions. FedEx is committed to providing service to the best of our ability in areas that can be safely accessed and where conditions have improved. We will continue to monitor the situation to minimize the impact on service. Please continue to check fedex.com for updates.

FedEx Express Customers in the following states will be impacted by delays with package pickup and delivery operations: Connecticut New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina coastal areas Maine Maryland Massachusetts Eastern Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont Virginia Washington DC

Additionally, facilities in Manteo, NC are closed and will not reopen until conditions are safe for pickup and delivery operations.

FedEx Ground Customers in the following states will be impacted by delays with package pickup and delivery operations: Connecticut New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina coastal areas Maine Maryland Massachusetts Eastern Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont Virginia

FedEx Freight Service delays should be expected throughout the following areas: Hartford, CT; New Haven, CT; Albany, NY; Newburgh, NY; Portland, ME; Avon, MA; Worchester, MA; West Worchester, MA; Providence, RI; Bellow Falls, VT

FedEx Office We are currently assessing Center operations and will provide operational updates later this afternoon as information becomes available.

FedEx Trade Networks The following locations are closed due to power outages: Baltimore, MD Norfolk, VA

Shipping to affected areas? To help avoid delays, we encourage you to contact your recipients to verify if their location is accepting shipments before and after the storm. In the event of evacuations, shipments not delivered before the storm will be secured in one of our facilities. Delivery will be attempted when it is safe to do so.

Consistent with the provisions of the FedEx Service Guide, the money-back guarantee will not apply to FedEx® shipments affected by weather. To track your FedEx package now click here.

DHL
The impact of Hurricane Irene has resulted in various airport and road disruptions throughout the Northeastern U.S. Availability of local DHL pickup and delivery services will depend upon what areas may be accessible.

All DHL Express U.S. facilities are prepared to operate starting Monday, August 29. DHL has been proactively managing its network and activated contingency plans to minimize shipment delays and prepare to provide service to the best of our ability.

The DHL Express International Service Guarantee does not apply for late shipment delivery of DHL Express shipments caused by natural disasters.

DHL is closely monitoring the situation will provide further updates, as appropriate.

For the latest tracking information on all DHL shipments, please use the fast free DHL package tracking here.

USPS
The following US Postal facilities have temporarily suspended operations until power is restored and clean-up complete. Updates will be posted as received.

Pennsylvania

Flood alerts remain in effect for the areas in ZIP Codes 169 -188, and 195 – 196.

Power has been restored to the Lehigh Valley, 2299 Highland Ave., Lehigh Valley, PA 18002 and Harrisburg, 1425 Crooked Hill Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17107.

Trees and power lines are down in ZIP Code areas 189-194.

Operations at the Philadelphia Processing & Distribution Operations Center, 7500 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19176 continue as scheduled.

Operations at the Southeastern Processing and Distribution Facility, 1000 W Valley Rd., Southeastern PA 19399 continue as scheduled.

Operations at the Philadelphia Network Distribution Center, 1900 Byberry Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116 continue as scheduled.

New Jersey

Numerous power outages remain in ZIP Codes 077, 080-087, and 197-199. Due to flooding and high time cresting, many roads are impassable. Major transportation outlets remain closed. Information on delivery and closings will be posted as received.

The following ZIP Code areas have curtailed deliveries until damages are accessed and transportation routes are deemed safe. 08008 Beach Haven 08202 Avalon 08203 Brigantine 08204 Cape May 08212 Cape May Point 08226 Ocean City 08243 Sea Isle City 08247 Stone Harbor 08260 Wildwood 08401 Atlantic City 08402 Margate City 08403 Longport 08406 Ventnor City

North Carolina

Bridges are closed on Bogue Island and Bridgeton located in ZIP Code area 283 and 285.

The Vandemere Post Office, 1370 Pennsylvania Ave., Vandemere, NC 28587 and Merritt Post Office 19686 NC Highway 55, Merritt, NC 28556 operations have temporarily moved to the Bayboro Post Office, 107 Main St., Bayboro, NC 28515.

Davis Post Office, 272 Horsehoe Rd., Davis, NC 28524 operations have temporarily moved to the Smyrna Post Office, 467 US Highway 70, Smyrna, NC 28579.

Kinston P&DF, 208 E Caswell St., Kinston, NC 28501 continues to report a power outage. A generator is in use.

91 Postal facilities are reporting power outages in ZIP Code areas 270-279, and 286. Detailed information on offices in these locations will be posted as received.

Highway 12 is flooded in Rodanthe and will be impassable for 3-4 days. The ferry will be shuttling mail to the Southern Outer Bank offices.

The following offices are currently without power. Expect curtailed deliveries in these areas. Dudley 28333 Warsaw 28398 Atkinson 28421 Burgaw 28425 Delco 28436 Kinston 28501 Alliance 28509 Arapahoe 28510 Atlantic 28511 Atlantic Beach 28512 Ayden 28513 Bayboro 28515 Beaufort 28516 Bridgeton 28519 Cedar Island 28520 Chinquapin 28521 Cove City 28523 Davis 28524 Deep Run 28525 Dover 28526 Ernul 28527 Gloucester 28528 Grantsboro 28529 Grifton 28530 Harkers Island 28531 Havelock 28532 Hobucken 28537 Hookerton 28538 Lagrange 28551 Marshallberg 28553 Maysville 28555 Merritt 28556 Morehead City 28557 Oriental 28571 Pink Hill 28572 Pollocksville 28573 Sealevel 28577 Smyrna 28579 Snow Hill 28580 Stonewall 28583 Swansboro 28584 Trenton 28585 Vanceboro 28586 Vandemere 28587 Emerald Isle 28594

Virginia

The Richmond Processing and Distribution Center, 5801 Technology Blvd., Sandston, VA 23150 continues to operate without power or telephone. Currently this facility is working using a generator with limited capabilities.

All mailers can continue dropping mail at the Richmond P&DC location however there will be processing delays. We are confident we will be back operationally as soon as possible. Updates will be posted as received.

Power has been restored to the Norfolk Processing and Distribution Center, 600 Church St., Norfolk, VA.

There are no issues reported in the Northern Virginia area in ZIP Codes 201, 220-223, and 226-227. Maryland

As a result of Hurricane Irene, a number of facilities in the region are still operating without power. Because of that, a number of offices are not offering retail services, but a postal presence is available at all impacted facilities for customers with PO Boxes wishing to collect their mail. All deliveries are being attempted today where it is safe to do so. Updates will be posted as received. Office Zip Parkville 21234 Gwynn Oak 21207 Raspeburg 21206 Carroll 21229 Windsor Mill 21244 Arlington 21215 Walbrook 21216 Severna Park 21146 Arnold 21012 Joppa 21085 White Hall 21161 Belcamp 21017 Chuchville 21028 Pylesville 21132 Dayton 21036 Fork 21051 Stevenson 21153 Butler 21023 Riderwood 21139 Benson 21018 Fort Howard 21052 Hanover 21076 Mayo 21106 Riva 21140 Upper Falls 21156 Enchanted Fst. 21043 Rock Hall 21661 Vienna 21869 Betterton 21610 Eastport 21403

Massachusetts Mendon 01756 Power Out – Hurricane Upton 01568 Power Out – Hurricane Marlboro 01752 Power Out – Hurricane Northboro 01532 Power Out – Hurricane Westboro 01581 Power Out – Hurricane Blackstone 01514 Power Out – Hurricane Southbridge 01550 Power Out – Hurricane Southboro 01772 Power Out – Hurricane Dennis 02638 Power Out – Hurricane West Dennis 02670 Power Out – Hurricane Harwich 02645 Power Out – Hurricane Brewster 02631 Power Out – Hurricane Sharon 02067 Power Out – Hurricane Norwell 02061 Power Out – Hurricane East Bridgewater 02333 Power Out – Hurricane Duxbury 02332 Power Out – Hurricane Kingston 02364 Power Out – Hurricane Pocasset 02559 Power Out – Hurricane South Chatham 02659 Power Out – Hurricane Centerville 02632 Power Out – Hurricane East Wareham 02538 Power Out – Hurricane North Scituate 02060 Power Out – Hurricane Minot 02055 Power Out – Hurricane Abington Station 02351 Power Out – Hurricane Snug Harbor/Duxbury 02331 Power Out – Hurricane Brant Rock 02020 Power Out – Hurricane Bourne 02532 Power Out – Hurricane Woods Hole 02543 Power Out – Hurricane Monument Beach 02553 Power Out – Hurricane West Falmouth 02574 Power Out – Hurricane Cummaquid 02637 Power Out – Hurricane East Dennis 02641 Power Out – Hurricane East Orleans 02643 Power Out – Hurricane South Harwich 02661 Power Out – Hurricane South Orleans 02662 Power Out – Hurricane Center Station/Plymouth 02360 Power Out – Hurricane West Bridgewater 02379 Power Out – Hurricane

New York Ashland 12407 Office Flooded – Hurricane Cuddebackville 12729 Office Flooded – Hurricane Fleischmanns 12430 Office Flooded – Hurricane Hensonville 12439 Office Flooded – Hurricane Highland 12528 Office Flooded – Hurricane Maplecrest 12454 Office Flooded – Hurricane Margretville 12455 Office Flooded – Hurricane Mountainville 10953 Office Flooded – Hurricane Mt. Tremper 12457 Office Flooded – Hurricane Prattsville 12468 Office Flooded – Hurricane Shandaken 12480 Office Flooded – Hurricane Windham 12496 Office Flooded – Hurricane W. Nyack 10994 Office Flooded – Hurricane Ellenville 12428 Power Out – Hurricane Ulster Park 12487 Power Out – Hurricane New Windsor 12553 Power Out – Hurricane Garden City 11530 Power Out – Hurricane Glen Head 11545 Power Out – Hurricane Locust Valley 11560 Power Out – Hurricane Valley Stream 11580 Power Out – Hurricane Westbury 11590 Power Out – Hurricane Williston Park 11596 Power Out – Hurricane Amagansett 11930 Power Out – Hurricane Cutchogue 11935 Power Out – Hurricane East Quogue 11942 Power Out – Hurricane Greenport 11944 Power Out – Hurricane Hampton Bays 11946 Power Out – Hurricane Manorville 11949 Power Out – Hurricane Middle Island 11953 Power Out – Hurricane Orient 11957 Power Out – Hurricane Peconic 11958 Power Out – Hurricane Remsenberg 11960 Power Out – Hurricane Ridge 11961 Power Out – Hurricane Sagaponack 11962 Power Out – Hurricane Sag Harbor 11963 Power Out – Hurricane South Jamesport 11970 Power Out – Hurricane Southold 11971 Power Out – Hurricane Watermill 11976 Power Out – Hurricane North Babylon Power Out – Hurricane Central Islip 11722 Power Out – Hurricane Cold Spring Harbor 11724 Power Out – Hurricane Copiague 11726 Power Out – Hurricane Jericho 11753 Power Out – Hurricane Kings Park 11754 Power Out – Hurricane Levittown 11756 Power Out – Hurricane Northport 11768 Power Out – Hurricane Oyster Bay 11771 Power Out – Hurricane Saint James 11780 Power Out – Hurricane Smithtown 11787 Power Out – Hurricane Stony Brook 11790 Power Out – Hurricane Syosset 11791 Power Out – Hurricane West Islip 11795 Power Out – Hurricane Bayville 11709 Power Out – Hurricane Rocky Point 11778 Power Out – Hurricane Bohemia 11716 Power Out – Hurricane Sea Cliff 11579 Roof Damage

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