<p>Survivors of the Lahaina wildfire, which occurred in August 2023, have rebuilt their homes only to discover that the United States Postal Service (USPS) has removed their addresses from the delivery system. In contrast, homes that were not affected by the fire continue to receive mail as usual.</p><p>Two months after the wildfire, Pam Reader returned to Lahaina to assess the damage to her property. She found that the only remnant of her home was her turquoise mailbox, which survived the fire.</p><p>“It was an old crappy mailbox,” Reader stated. “It was metal, though, which is why I think it survived.”</p>
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USPS Stops Mail Delivery to Rebuilt Homes in Lahaina After Wildfires
Survivors of the Lahaina wildfire have rebuilt their homes but found that USPS has removed their addresses from the delivery system, while unaffected homes continue to receive mail. Pam Reader, a resident, noted that her mailbox was the only item left from her home after the fire.
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Hawaii wildfire survivors fought to rebuild their homes. Now USPS won’t deliver their mail
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USPS Stops Mail Delivery to Rebuilt Homes in Lahaina After Wildfires