COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – The US Postal Service announced on Friday that it is taking precautions against potential upcoming civilian events.
USPS said post offices in Denver and Colorado Springs would have reduced hours on Saturday.
In Colorado Springs, the post office at 201 E. Pikes Peak Ave would be open Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. The foyer will be open from 6 to 12 p.m.
USPS also said numerous blue collection boxes will be removed. The postal service said all the collection boxes will be replaced after the potential threat is over. According to a list sent out by USPS, 22 collection cabinets will be removed in Colorado Springs, mostly downtown.
The postal service said these were temporary measures to protect the post, employees and the community.
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