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Norfolk, VA (WTKR) — The United States Postal Service has closed its Norfolk location on 600 Church Street because of a mercury spill.
Officials told News 3 the spill happened over the weekend. They added that crews are still on scene investigating the situation and are hoping the location will open back up Tuesday.
People can mail items that are already stamped and ready to go, according to officials at the USPS location on Church Street.
Limited retail services will be offered through the USPS Retail Van that will be parked in front of the Norfolk Main Post Office.
The Norfolk P&DC provided the following statement in regards to the incident:
The Postal Service’s first priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of all employees. Out of an abundance of caution, the Postal Service closed the Norfolk P&DC Saturday due to a mercury spill that was limited to a small area of the facility. Professional environmental contractors have been on site to determine the extent of the spill and conduct cleanup operations and verify that no health risk exists after the cleanup. We anticipate the facility will reopen today.
Incoming mail destined for Norfolk was processed at other facilities this weekend. We expect some possible mail deliveries delays today and the return to normal operations beginning tomorrow. We appreciated customers’ patience and understanding and are grateful no harm has come to any employees during this incident.
Other mail details provided by USPS:
Due to the current closure of the Norfolk PDC due to hazmat clean-up, all Marketing mail destined for Norfolk PDC 233-237 is temporarily embargoed until further notice.
All First-Class mail destined to 233-237 is to be re-routed to the Richmond PDC at 5801 Technology Boulevard, Sandston, VA 23150.
All bulk mail customers are asked to divert all bulk mailings to the Portsmouth Main Office Bulk Mailing Unit at 933 Broad Street, Portsmouth, VA 23707. Operating hours at this location will be Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the Norfolk Plant closure.
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