Don’t be surprised to see a letter carrier on front door steps on a Sunday in the near future. Because of increased package growth, the Whitewater Postal Service began delivering packages Oct. 26.
“We’re excited about the increase in packages,” Whitewater Postmaster Sherrie Benes said. “But we also want our customers know Letter Carriers will be out delivering on Sundays.”
This is a new venture for the Whitewater Post Office and the expanded delivery is for parcels only.
“We would like our customers to keep walkway areas clear and make sure dogs are inside the house and safely secured,” Benes said.
The increase in deliveries means making sure every parcel is delivered safely to each address and that each Letter Carrier returns safely to the Post Office.
In fiscal year 2013, the Postal Service saw a 6 percent increase in package volume over the previous year. An additional 12 percent increase was recorded last holiday season, totaling 420 million packages.
“This significant increase in packages means customers are choosing us as their shipper of choice because of our large delivery network,” Benes said.
