USPS is asking you to clear the way for carriers

You're asked to clear a path to your mailbox to keep mail carriers safe, so they don't slip and fall.

His time behind the wheel./// customers to clear the way for mail carriers.

Kimt news three's anthony monzon is live with what the postal service is you do.

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"*s takes more than a few flakes to deter postal workers from making their rounds through our area... but with inches of snow expected to fall here in rochester and even more in mason city... staff are asking customers to clear a path to their mailboxes and front doors for deliveries.

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*s says slip and falls are among the most frequent types of injuries for mail carriers... and as ice coats driveways and sidewalks... that's a huge concern.

Staff say while postal workers may make it look easy... delivering mail during winter weather is difficult... and we all have to remember... these mail "if someone falls, that means that they could be out of work for a few weeks, that could mean that it impacts everything, not only from our organization, but to their family life.

So it is a big concern for us to make sure that carriers are out there and safe as much as possible when they're delivering the routes."

And usps says while salting and rubber?

"* back mats help... they are really relying on customers to actually clear the snow.

Live in rochester... anthony monzon... thank you anthony.

A representative from u?

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"** says while regular mail service is expected to take place tomorrow... if you don't have a path to your door or mailbox cleared... mail carriers may skip