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Wildfire Victims Express Appreciation for Mail Service

Broadcast quality video available for download at usps.com/news
SAN DIEGO - Residents of Rancho Bernardo, CA, and other communities that have experienced devastating property damage this week as a result of the wildfires are feeling a sense of normalcy return as U.S. Postal Service letter carriers help them stay connected to family, friends and businesses with continued mail delivery.

Postal employees have been delivering the mail wherever it is safe to do so, which amounts to more than 99.8 percent of all addresses in Southern California.

"It's good to know that part of normal life still exists," said customer Tony Heinrichs of Rancho Bernardo, as he thanked postal employees for their help.

Bruce MacGurn of Ramona also thanked "friendly and caring" USPS employees. "I didn't really expect that we would have mail today or this week," he said, "so I'm real happy about that." MacGurn picked up his mail at a temporary Post Office for residents who can't yet receive mail at home.

"Thanks to the tremendous efforts of our employees, we are pleased that mail delivery in virtually all locations is returning to normal after the onslaught of Southern California's most devastating wildfires," said Pacific Area Vice President Michael J. Daley.

Residents who have damaged or destroyed homes or businesses and can no longer receive mail at their address should contact their local Post Office to make alternative arrangements. Mail will be held for pick-up at local Post Offices or at temporary alternate locations.

Local residents in the impacted communities in Southern California can contact USPS Consumer Affairs for local information and assistance.

San Diego District: 858-674-2670; Hours: 7am-6pm M-F; 8am-4pm Sat.; 10am-3pm Sun.

Santa Ana District: 714-662-6215; Hours: 8am-5pm M-F

Los Angeles District: 323-586-1250; Hours: 8am-4:30pm M-F

Broadcast quality video including interviews of San Diego customers and U.S. Postal Service officials from Oct. 26 is available for download at www.usps.com/news.

Source: U.S. Postal Service

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