Residents of Crawford County, Missouri are facing challenges with receiving their medications due to the closure of the Steelville Post Office after flooding. The closure has left many people wondering when they will be able to access their mail again. Some residents have had to make a 40-minute drive to Salem, in a different county, only to find that their medications were not available.
In addition to the inconvenience of having to travel to a different post office, many residents in the area do not receive regular mail delivery due to concerns about vandalism and theft. The closure of the Steelville Post Office is just one example of the damage caused by recent storms and flooding in the area.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson is working on an emergency disaster declaration to address the widespread damage. While the U.S. Postal Service has stated that the safety of customers and employees is their top priority, there is no clear timeline for when the Steelville Post Office will reopen. Customers have heard that the building may have environmental hazards that need to be addressed before it can safely reopen.
In the meantime, residents like Mark Hedrick are calling for temporary solutions, such as setting up a trailer in the Steelville parking lot to distribute mail to those who are unable to make the drive to Salem. Faith Gee also suggested alternative ways to ensure residents can access their mail without having to travel long distances.
If you are experiencing issues with mail delivery or have a complaint about the situation in Crawford County, you can contact the U.S. Postal Service Inspector General for assistance. By calling 1-888-877-7644 or emailing hotline@uspsoig.gov, you can voice your concerns and help push for a resolution to the ongoing mail delivery problems in the area.
