February 17, 2015
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1.) USPS - Winter Storm Delays:
The eastern region is recovering from ice and snow storms. We are experiencing minor operational impacts in South and North Carolina, the Washington DC area, and Kentucky. While delivery service may be impacted due to impassible roads, the Post Office will make every attempt to delivery where it remains safe to do so.
Please check back for updates: http://about.usps.com/news/service-alerts/business...
2.) FedEx Express National Service Disruption - Weather
Last updated : February 17, 2015
FedEx Express experienced substantial sort disruptions at the Memphis hub last night due to the winter storm. Potential delays are possible for package deliveries across the U.S. with a delivery commitment of February 17, 2015. FedEx is committed to provide service to the best of our ability. Please continue to check fedex.com for updates.
Continue to check the status of your shipments on fedex.com or go to fedex.com for updates to FedEx Service Alerts. You can also contact FedEx Customer Service at 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339 or stay up to date by subscribing to service disruption email notifications at the FedEx Email Subscription Center.
Operational impacts to other FedEx operating companies may vary due to local weather conditions.
Consistent with the provisions of the FedEx Service Guide, FedEx Express money-back guarantee is suspended for U.S. packages and shipments inbound into the U.S. from international locations with a delivery commitment of February 17, 2015.
Winter Storm
Last updated: February 17, 2015
A winter storm is causing hazardous conditions in the midsouth and northeast regions of the U.S. Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our team members, as well as providing the highest level of service to our customers. Although contingency plans are in place, some service delays and disruptions can be anticipated for inbound and outbound shipments in AR, DE, DC, IN, KY, MD, MS, MO, NY, NC, PA, SC, TN, VA and WV. FedEx is committed to providing service to the best of our ability in areas that can be safely accessed.
Please continue to check FedEx Service Alerts for updates: http://www.fedex.com/us/servicealerts/
3.)Severe Winter Weather Impacting Deliveries in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Service Update
Severe winter weather is currently impacting deliveries in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The storm is currently causing unavoidable service delays in the ZIP codes included below. No pickups, deliveries, UPS On-Call Pickup® service, or Customer Center operations are available at this time.
Affected ZIP Codes
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In addition, we continue working to mitigate any delayed packages due to recent severe winter weather in Atlanta, Ga. and Charlotte, N.C. We are committed to moving shipments to their final destinations as quickly as possible and as conditions safely permit. You may experience a delay in receiving packages due to backlog resulting from this winter weather.
Continue to check ups.com® for the latest information on service delays and to track the status of your packages.