{"id":38937,"date":"2026-01-26T12:32:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T17:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/?p=38937"},"modified":"2026-01-26T12:36:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T17:36:45","slug":"statement-from-nrlca-president-don-maston-on-winter-storm-fern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/01\/26\/statement-from-nrlca-president-don-maston-on-winter-storm-fern\/","title":{"rendered":"Statement from NRLCA President Don Maston on Winter Storm Fern"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[PEN: sorry, just saw this]<\/p>\n<p>1\/24\/26 &#8211; The National Rural Letter Carriers\u2019 Association (NRLCA) is deeply concerned for the safety and<br \/>\nwell-being of rural carriers, tens of thousands of postal employees, and the millions of<br \/>\ncustomers who rely on the Postal Service as Winter Storm Fern moves across large portions of<br \/>\nthe country.<\/p>\n<p>According to the National Weather Service, this significant and long-duration winter storm is<br \/>\nexpected to bring heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies to New<br \/>\nEngland through Monday. Widespread travel disruptions, prolonged power outages, extensive<br \/>\ntree damage, and dangerously cold temperatures are all likely. Frigid conditions, strong winds,<br \/>\nand hazardous wind chills will expand across much of the East, Midwest, and Plains.<\/p>\n<p>The next 24 to 48 hours are going to be incredibly difficult, and the impacts of this storm will be<br \/>\nfelt well into next week and beyond. Rural carriers often serve as a vital lifeline for our<br \/>\ncommunities, especially during severe weather conditions, and we recognize the dedication and<br \/>\nprofessionalism they show even under the most challenging conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Safety must always come first. We urge all rural carriers to take extreme caution and remain<br \/>\naware of rapidly changing conditions. No delivery is worth risking your life or health.<\/p>\n<p>The NRLCA stands with every rural carrier facing this storm, and we are grateful for your<br \/>\ncommitment to serving the public. Our thoughts are with everyone in the path of Winter Storm<br \/>\nFern, and we encourage customers to remain patient and understanding as postal employees<br \/>\nwork through these dangerous conditions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/NRLCA.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-28845\" src=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/NRLCA-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/NRLCA-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/NRLCA-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[PEN: sorry, just saw this] 1\/24\/26 &#8211; The National Rural Letter Carriers\u2019 Association (NRLCA) is deeply concerned for the safety and well-being of rural carriers, tens of thousands of postal employees, and the millions of customers who rely on the Postal Service as Winter Storm Fern moves across large portions of the country. 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