DEADLINE RAPIDLY APPROACHING FOR SHIPPING PACKAGES

  

The deadline for packages and cards sent through the US Postal Service is quickly approaching.   According to the Postal Service, cards and packages using ground service should be mailed by December 15th if they are to reach their destination by Christmas.  Packages under 16 oz. and greeting cards shipped via first class mail have until the 17th to reach their destination by Christmas.  Items shipped to Hawaii or Alaska have until the 17th of December also.

The US Postal Service reminds users that they can only provide estimated delivery dates, and other factors can affect delivery.  The expected customer traffic at postal offices will be increasing the next few weeks.  Traffic is expected to increase the week of December 6th, and December 13th through the 18th is expected to be the busiest of the year for postal workers.