Keeping Letter Carriers Safe this Winter

Orono - They brave rain, wind, and even harsh snowstorms like the one we've been experiencing today...they're your friendly neighborhood mail carriers, and they need your help staying safe in these dangerous winter conditions.
 During the winter months, many carriers deliver mail at or after dusk, and rural carriers often use vehicles to do so. They're trained to slow down when driving in the winter and to reduce speeds as road conditions worsen.
And there are some things you can do to ensure their safety as well. Be sure to keep your walkways clear and free of ice. Most postal carriers incur their work-related injuries on dangerous paths leading up to mailboxes. If your mailbox is unreachable, the postal service can hold your letters, but only for up to 30 days.
Nicole Gerber

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Nicole may be a Boston native…but she’s been proud to call Maine her home since June of 2010. Currently a morning news anchor, reporter, and producer, Nicole is living her dream in journalism, that she began at Emerson College. Before coming to ABC7/Fox Bangor

Nicole worked at the news desk at WHDH Channel 7 and in Special Projects at Fox25. She also spent time working for the Radio, Television, and Digital News Association, as a member of their digital media content staff. When she’s not on the air or working on stories, you can find Nicole coaching at CrossFit Bangor, or teaching dance to kids at Morita’s School of Dance in Hermon. Even though she’s up early to bring you the news starting at 6:30 am, Nicole is still a bit of a night owl, so you may even catch her out on the town.

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