Wildfires: What to Know About Post Office Closures and Missed Mail
Are Post Offices in LA Open?
Most post offices in Los Angeles are open, with the postal service working under contingency plans for post offices that were closed due to evacuation orders. As of Saturday morning, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced that two post offices in evacuation zones have resumed retail and delivery services. The following two locations have reopened:
La Canada Flintridge
* 607 Foothill Blvd
* La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011-9998
* Mon – Fri: 10 am – 5:30 pm
* Sat: 10 am – 3 pm
Malibu Post Office
* 23838 Pacific Coast Highway
* Malibu, CA 90265-9994
* Mon – Fri: 9 am – 5 pm
* Sat: 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
How Can Evacuated People Collect Their Packages?
Customers located near post offices that remain closed are encouraged to reroute their mail by submitting an Official Mail Forwarding Change of Address Order at https://moversguide.usps.com/ or in person at any reopened post office. Customers may also visit www.usps.com to request a hold on their mail.
In addition, the USPS noted that three post offices that remain closed have relocated retail and delivery services. Customers of the Altadena, Pacific Palisades, and Topanga post offices can pick up any missed mail or packages at the following locations:
| Post Office | Mail Pickup Location | Effective Date |
| Altadena Post Office 2271 Lake Avenue Altadena, CA 91001 – 9998 |
Pasadena Post Office 600 Lincoln Avenue Pasadena, CA 91109-9998 Mon – Fri: 9 am – 6 pm Sat: 9 am – 3 pm Extended Pickup Hours: Sun: 11 am – 5 pm (Jan 12 only) |
Thursday, January 9, 202 |
| Pacific Palisades Post Office 15243 La Cruz Drive Pacific Palisades, CA 90272-9997 |
Rancho Park Post Office 11270 Exposition Blvd Floor 1 Los Angeles, CA 90064-9998 Mon – Fri: 9 am – 5 pm Sat: 9 am – 4 pm Extended Pickup Hours: Sun: 11 am – 5 pm (Jan 12 only) Monday, January 13, 2025 |
Monday, January 13, 2025 |
| Topanga Post Office 101 S Topanga Canyon Blvd Topanga, CA 90290-9998 |
Santa Monica Post Office 1653 7th Street Santa Monica, CA 9041-9997 Mon – Fri: 9 am – 5 pm Sat: 9 am – 3 pm |
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 |
Conclusion
In conclusion, the United States Postal Service is working to ensure that customers affected by the recent wildfires in Southern California can receive their mail and packages. Customers should check the USPS website for updates on post office closures and mail delivery services.
FAQs
* Q: Are most post offices in LA open?
A: Yes, most post offices in Los Angeles are open, with the exception of a few that were closed due to evacuation orders.
* Q: How can I collect my missed mail or packages?
A: Customers can reroute their mail by submitting an Official Mail Forwarding Change of Address Order at https://moversguide.usps.com/ or in person at any reopened post office.
* Q: Where can I find more information about postal products and services?
A: Customers can call 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) or visit the USPS website at www.usps.com. Additional store information is available at https://tools.usps.com/.
