BROWNTOWN - The Browntown Post Office requests that customers clear their mailboxes and walkways of snow and ice during the winter months. Postal carriers have suffered serious injuries related to slips, trips, and falls during the past years.

"We want to assure there are no delays in mail delivery caused by carriers being unable to approach mailboxes safely," says Browntown Postmaster Sherrie Sarver. Letter carriers are advised to not risk a vehicle accident or a fall if access to a mailbox is not free of snow or ice. In those cases, mail may be returned and delivery re-attempted the next day.

The postal service is asking customers to help keep their letter carrier safe this winter by keeping walkways, steps and porches clear of snow and ice that can lead to dangerous falls.

Additionally:

• Customers are asked to clear enough snow from curbside boxes to allow mail trucks to approach the box, deliver the mail, and to drive away from the box without danger or the need for backing.

• Walkways should be cleared of snow and ice and allow enough traction to avoid slips, trips and falls. Keep particular attention to areas affected by gutter runoff that refreezes onto the sidewalk.

• Steps should also be kept clear of ice and snow and in good repair

• Overhangs should be clear and free of snow and ice to avoid injury.