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USPS Adopting Tough New Measures to Make Mail Safe ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com), Oct 24, 2001 - Postmaster General Jack Potter has announced tough new safety procedures as part of the Postal Service's four-part effort to make the mail safe. "We are taking concrete steps immediately to protect employees and the public through education, investigation, intervention and prevention," the Postmaster General said. Potter said USPS is educating employees and the public about steps they can take to spot suspicious pieces of mail. "We also are investigating to find out who is sending these dangerous mailpieces," said Potter. "We are aggressively intervening when the public or our employees are put at risk by terrorists." The Postmaster General said that the Postal Service is adopting and deploying new technology to neutralize anthrax that might move through the mail. This new technology, irradiation, already is being used successfully to fight bacteria in the food supply. "This new technology won't be cheap, but we are committed to spending what it takes to make the mail safe," Potter said. We will be providing employees who process mail with masks and gloves for their protection if they choose to use them. We are establishing field command centers so employees can notify the centers if they seek admission to a hospital. That way we can quickly identify any pattern of medical problems that might develop." The Postmaster General emphasized that they are changing the procedures used to clean mail sorting equipment. "We are installing and will use vacuuming equipment exclusively to clean the equipment to absorb dust and other particles. Postal facilities will use stronger, antibacterial cleaning chemicals as part of routine maintenance." The USPS is purchasing new irradiation equipment to kill any biological agents in mail separated by targeted screening. The Postal Service will be using the latest, state-of-the-art technology in targeted areas but for security reasons is not discussing that equipment in detail. The Board of Governors on Oct. 22 unanimously authorized by emergency vote the expenditure of at least $200 million to purchase or lease the equipment. This technology already has been put to successful use in the food and medical services industries. 145 million postcards are being sent to all households throughout the country explaining how to safely handle suspicious mail. Graphic courtesy of USPS. BUSINESSES: More than 90 percent of America's mail originates with businesses, which can make the mail safe by employing heightened scrutiny and security measures In the past week. The Postal Service has produced videos explaining safe mail room procedures and provided them to 15,000 businesses. "We are educating people who handle mail at high-profile organizations that could be potential terrorist targets; they can take special precautions to protect themselves and others where they work This is not a one-size-fits-all program; we encourage businesses to assess their individual situations and tailor their mail handling accordingly," said the Postmaster General. THE PUBLIC: The best tools the public can use to make the mail safe are CAUTION and COMMON SENSE. The Postal Service has mailed postcards to every address in the nation explaining how to identify and isolate suspicious mail. FOLLOW THESE COMMON SENSE DIRECTIONS: Don't open or shake suspicious mail; Isolate it; Call the appropriate authorities. Mail is being delivered and is NOT limited or restricted in any areas. The Postal Service has also issued a new "United We Stand" stamp Wednesday, 10/24/01, and suggested that the public send a card or letter to someone you know or love and don't be defeated by terrorism. The Postal Service is offering a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone having mailed a letter containing anthrax. See related story: HP and Compaq Merger Creates $87 Billion Company Return to St. Louis Front Page The Saint Louis Front Page is owned and maintained by the Moore Design Group for the sole purpose of disseminating news and information about the Metropolitan Saint Louis area. Text or graphics may not be copied, rewritten or distributed in any manner whatsoever without written permission. For more information, contact editor@slfp.com All rights reserved world wide © 1996 - 2008 Moore Design Group .