USPS urges safety around mailboxes and postal vehicles as kids return to school

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — As school resumes across the Tri-State, the United States Postal Service is urging parents, caregivers, and school officials to remind children about safety precautions around mailboxes and postal vehicles.

USPS emphasized that while their employees will exercise extra caution near schools and playgrounds, community support is crucial to ensuring children's safety.

Children are advised to never approach postal vehicles during mail delivery and to wait until mail is delivered before retrieving it. They should also avoid taking mail directly from a carrier inside a vehicle.

Limiting the use of smartphones and portable devices while walking or biking is also recommended to stay aware of surroundings.

These precautions aim to protect young pedestrians during the b