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USPS facility races to handle holiday rush, ensure on-time deliveries

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Published  December 11, 2024 11:54pm EST
Seminole County
FOX 35 Orlando

USPS facility races to handle holiday rush

The holiday rush is here, and FOX 35 got a behind-the-scenes look at the U.S. Postal Service's Seminole Processing and Distribution Center as they work to bring packages on time.

The Brief

  • The U.S. Postal Service's Seminole Processing and Distribution Center is working overtime to handle the surge in packages during the busy holiday season, processing about 400,000 packages daily. 

  • Employees are putting in extra hours to ensure timely deliveries, while the USPS has introduced new sorting machines. 

  • To ensure on-time arrival, holiday packages must be mailed by specific dates between Dec. 18 and Dec. 21.

SANFORD, Fla. - The holiday rush is here, and FOX 35 got a behind-the-scenes look at the U.S. Postal Service's Seminole Processing and Distribution Center as they work to bring packages on time.

The holidays are around the corner, and it’s the busiest time of year for the USPS. The facility processes about 400,000 packages a day during the busy holiday season.

Employees at the Seminole Processing and Distribution Center are working extra hours to keep up with the demand.

"Really, really busy. A lot of mail. Overtime working, it’s just crazy," said employee Angela Franjul. "Everyone’s trying to get their packages on time. So, just got to work hard, work together, and make sure everything goes out on time."

"It’s very busy. Words cannot describe how busy it is," added Executive Plant Manager Lisa Lake.

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As part of the Delivering for America 10-year plan, the US Postal Service has added new high-speed package sorting machines, increased daily processing capacity, and added seasonal employees.

Holiday packages and gifts need to be in the mail or shipped soon to arrive before Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or other holiday traditions:

  • USPS Ground Advantage Service: Dec. 18
  • First-Class Mail: Dec. 18
  • Priority Mail: Dec. 19
  • Priority Express Mail Service: Dec. 21

The Source: Information for this story was provided to FOX 35 News by the U.S. Postal Service.

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