Maintenance Prepares for Weather

By Edwin Vivas
     Fort Lauderdale Customer Relations Coordinator

The U.S. Postal Service wants employees to be prepared for hurricane season, which runs from June1-Nov. 30 each year. Most coastal areas are subject to hurricanes. The storms can cause high winds, heavy rain, flooding and other dangerous conditions.

 

Take these steps to prepare:

· Store enough food and water to last at least three days.
· Prepare a first-aid kit and make plans for pets.
· Know your community’s hurricane plans, including evacuation routes.
· Keep your contact information current using a physical address.   
 

Protecting our site facilities and equipment is instrumental in continuing or restoring operations in the event of a hurricane. Manager, Field Maintenance Operations (MFMO) Jeffery Best and his team ensure that we're prepared.

 

One of the steps this team handles is assuring our generators are ready for any possible power outages. Without power the USPS is less able to address damage inside our facility, which can lead to structural damage and loss of equipment and files. With a working generator we can carry on operations as soon as possible.

Manager, Field Maintenance Operations (MFMO) Jeffery Best oversees work of his team to ensure generators are ready for power interruptions due to inclement weather. Team members include South Florida Maintenance Mechanic Mark Bland, and Area Maintenance Technicians Angel Berzaga, Enoch Bethel, and Bryan Hooper. Photo: Fort Lauderdale Customer Relations Coordinator Edwin Vivas