TITUSVILLE, Fla. – The U.S. Postal Service says it’s ready to resume operations at a post office in Titusville that’s been closed for weeks over mercury contamination.
The Titusville Post Office — located at 2503 S. Washington Ave. — was evacuated May 28 when mercury was found in a package, according to the Titusville Fire Department. The USPS issued a news release Tuesday thanking customers for their patience as it’s worked since then to return to normalcy, otherwise assuring that the safety and well-being of USPS customers and employees is a priority. Customers would no longer need to travel to Cocoa or elsewhere for their mailing needs, the release added.
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Operations will resume at the post office starting Thursday, June 20, with the following retail hours:
- Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Sunday: Closed
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Mercury can produce inhalable toxic vapors when spilled. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service says a mercury spill could injure postal workers and destroy other pieces of mail.
Items containing mercury — such as thermometers, barometers and blood pressure gauges — should never be mailed, according to the postal service. Knowingly mailing an item with mercury in it can lead to a fine of at least $250 but not more than $100,000 per violation, along with any costs associated with cleanup or damage. The person could also face criminal penalties.
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