Metro Detroit still experiencing lengthy mail delays

DETROIT – From the city to the suburbs, many people across Metro Detroit have been experiencing slow or non-existent mail delivery.

Some blame the pandemic, the election and staff shortages, but the problem persists.

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We all depend on the mail. Our bills and important documents are delivered to our door and when it stops, we get concerned.

“We haven’t gotten our mail in a week,” said Yolanda Hood. “I’m worried.”

People across Metro Detroit have reached out to Help Me Hank with reports of going up to a week without mail delivery.

What can you do about it? Residents can visit the official United States Postal Service website to report the problem or head into a local post office to file a report. You should document everything and speak with your neighbors to see if they’re having similar issues.

Watch the video above for the full report.