The United States Postal service anticipates Dec.14-21 being their busiest week of the year.
USPS staff tells FOX 55 the COVID-19 pandemic has created an even larger influx than years past.
They say the window of opportunity to have your stuff delivered on time is closing.
January 3th, tonight-- the u-s-p-s is reminding you to send your christmas packages early.
Covid-19 has put an added layer of difficulty on the postal service.fox 55's nico pennisi speaks a local postmaster about how they're managing the influx of packages this holiday season.
Stand up: i'm at the downtown fort wayne post office where staff tells me that if you want your packages sent in time for christmas, you better hurry.harris "get your little elves at home busy to help you get your packages ready to send to your loved ones."
Postmaster kathryn harris says the united states postal service is already swamped during the holiday season.
Covid-19 adds another layer.
Harris "we're overwhelmed, but our employees are ready and so eager to help provide service this year."harris says up until about december 19, folks are good with priority mail arriving in time for christmas.
Harris "but after that, i'd recommend priority express mail."
That's why carole brace is here today.
She wants to make sure her packages arrive in time for her 3 grandchildren.brace "we've decided not to get together because of the covid virus."
She says it's hard not being together in person, but they'll still connect virtually.
Brace "we're going to zoom, so we will get to see them open the presents."
Usps spokeswoman mary dando has a tip to ensure your packages arrive at the proper destination.dando "make sure to get the zip code right.
To do that, don't guess.
One digit away and it could go to another state."dando says this is one of the most common mistakes folks make when sending packages.dando "the last thing we want is if something doesn't get to the person by the holidays."stand up: usps says they're happy to help connect families this holiday season who are unable to be together because of the pandemic.
In fort wayne i'm nico pennisi fox 55 news for a full list of important dates for shipping and mailing, visit our website at w
With just over a week to Christmas, the race is on to get your gifts shipped so they arrive before Santa.
