The U.S. Postal Service announced plans Friday to temporarily remove more than a dozen mailboxes in the Los Angeles area for security reasons amid threats of possible violence in Washington, DC and elsewhere around the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, forthcoming week.
“Postal customers in the Greater Los Angeles area will see some changes as the city makes security preparations for the potential upcoming civilian events,” according to a postal service statement.
“The removal of the 14 mailboxes – four in Los Angeles ‘90012 zip code, seven in Van Nuys’ 91401 zip code and three in Huntington Beach’s 92648 zip code – is intended to protect the mail and the public,” the Postal said. Service said.
The addresses of the mailboxes:
- 250 E. 1st St., Los Angeles;
- 252 E. 1st St., Los Angeles;
- 330 E. 2nd St., Los Angeles;
- 328 E. 1st St., Los Angeles;
- 6200 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys (two cupboards will be removed at this address);
- 6230 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys;
- 6300 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys;
- 6311 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys;
- 6551 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys;
- 14399 Delano St., Van Nuys; and
- 316 Olive Ave., Huntington Beach (three closets will be removed at this address).
Customers can find pick-up boxes in service or post office premises on the Postal Service website.
The announcement of the Postal Service comes amid threats of possible violence around the Inauguration Day, which is celebrated on Wednesday. Nury Martinez, chairwoman of the Los Angeles City Council, canceled the council meeting on Friday and asked city hall staff to work from home that day.
The Los Angeles Police Department has undertaken to have all officers ready, and other local law enforcement agencies have also taken steps to reassure the public that protecting the community is their top priority.