Slips, trips, and falls. Throughout the winter months, our safety committee is bombarded with calls from customers who did not receiving their mail daily. The first question we ask them is, "Are your steps cleared?". If they are not, carriers are instructed to avoid all hazardous conditions. These procedures will ensure the safety of the carrier. What can you do to help and ensure daily delivery? Although we know it is impossible to keep your steps clear at all times, there are certain things that you can do to help.

Here are some pointers: 1. If possible, the ideal situation would be to move your mailbox to ground level even if it is just for the season. 2. Make sure raillings are secured. 3. When repainting porches add a little sand to your paint. It acts as a drying agent and will not make the surface slippery.

We invite your input on any safety issues regarding the post office. Please submit your input to the following address: Safety Committee c/o Lakewood Post Office, 1475 Warren Rd., Lakewood, Oh. 44107.

Thank you,

The Safety Committee

Lakewood Post Office