<p>Wildfire victims in Lahaina, Hawaii, are experiencing challenges with mail delivery as the United States Postal Service (USPS) has removed their addresses. This situation arises two months after a wildfire devastated the area in August 2023. Pam Reader, a resident, returned to her home to find only her mailbox remaining amidst the destruction.</p><p>Reader described the mailbox as an 'old crappy mailbox' but noted that its metal construction likely contributed to its survival. Meanwhile, homes that were not affected by the fire continue to receive mail as usual.</p>
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Hawaii wildfire survivors face mail delivery issues as USPS removes addresses
Survivors of the August 2023 wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii, are facing mail delivery issues due to the USPS removing their addresses. Pam Reader, a resident, returned to find only her mailbox intact among the ruins of her home.
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Kafka in paradise: Hawaii fire survivors in bureaucratic trap as US says no more mail delivery
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Hawaii wildfire survivors face mail delivery issues as USPS removes addresses