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October 19, 2001

[ español ]

A message to Americans from the
United States Postal Service

Next week, every household in America, every rental Post Office box and all military APO and FPO addresses will receive this post card. It has a message from the Postmaster General and information on what to look for if you suspect a letter or package may contain a harmful biological agent.

 Watch for it in your mailbox!

Next week, every household in America, every rental Post Office box and all military APO and FPO addresses will receive this post card. It has a message from the Postmaster General and information on what to look for if you suspect a letter or package may contain a harmful biological agent.

Download Postcard (PDF*)
 Front - PDF 12kb
 Back - PDF 49kb




Text of Postcard:

    A MESSAGE FROM THE POSTMASTER GENERAL

    The U. S. Postal Service places the highest priority on the safety of our customers and employees and on the security of the mail.

    Please see the other side of this card for information about safety and mail handling. We want you to know we are doing everything possible to make sure the mail is safe, and we need your help. Your security and peace of mind are paramount to us.

    John E. Potter


    What should make me suspect a piece of mail?
  • It's unexpected or from someone you don't know.
  • It's addressed to someone no longer at your address.
  • It's handwritten and has no return address or bears one that you can't confirm is legitimate.
  • It's lopsided or lumpy in appearance.
  • It's sealed with excessive amounts of tape.
  • It's marked with restrictive endorsements such as "Personal" or "Confidential."
  • It has excessive postage.

    What should I do with a suspicious piece of mail?
  • Don't handle a letter or package that you suspect is contaminated.
  • Don't shake it, bump it, or sniff it.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
  • Notify local law enforcement authorities.




español

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 Front & Back - PDF 55kb



UN MENSAJE DEL DIRECTOR GENERAL DE CORREOS (U.S. Postal Service)

El Servicio Postal de los EE.UU. pone la máxima prioridad en la seguridad de nuestros clientes y empleados, igual que la del correo.

Vea, por favor, el otro lado de esta tarjeta para información acerca de la seguridad y manejo del correo. Queremos que usted sepa que estamos haciendo todo posible para asegurar el correo, y necesitamos su ayuda. Su seguridad y tranquilidad son lo más importante para nosotros.

John E. Potter

¿Qué es lo que constituye un «envío sospechoso» ?
  • Es inesperado o proviene de alguien a quien usted no conoce.
  • Está dirigido a alguien que no reside más en esa dirección.
  • Está mal escrito o no tiene la dirección del remitente o tiene una que no puede ser verificada como auténtica.
  • Tiene un peso fuera de lo normal, en función de su tamaño, o está ladeado o tiene forma extraña.
  • Está sellado excesivamente con cinta adhesiva.
  • Está marcado con anotaciones restrictivas, tales como "Personal" o "Confidencial".
  • Tiene franqueo excesivo.

    ¿Qué debería hacer en caso de recibir un envío sospechoso por correo?
  • No manipule ni trate de abrir una carta o encomienda que usted sospecha estar contaminada.
  • No sacuda, no golpee, no huela el envío.
  • Lávese las manos con jabón y agua
  • Llame a un inspector postal o a otras autoridades.

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