Torrance Main Post Office relocates some companies as asbestos publicity investigation continues

The Torrance Main Post Office has relocated a few of its companies to neighboring services because it continues to look into a possible asbestos publicity in its constructing, officers mentioned. 

The investigation started on July 26, when considerations over publicity have been initially raised, mentioned a news release from the publish workplace. 

“The Postal Service has concluded all testing at the Torrance Post Office and confirmed that no asbestos-containing materials were identified within the air duct systems or any human-occupied areas,” the discharge mentioned. “However, further testing has determined that all remaining property inside the facility has been contaminated with asbestos, including all mail and packages.”

Out of an abundance of warning, and in accordance with federal, state and native OSHA and EPA laws, the United States Postal Inspection Service is overseeing the gathering and disposal of all contaminated gadgets. 

Officials mentioned that individuals who despatched or obtained mail with insurance coverage could also be eligible for declare submitting.

“This is an emergency suspension of this office, not a permanent closure. Additional details will be provided as they become available regarding the reopening of this office,” the publish workplace mentioned.

In the meantime, a few of their companies have been moved to the next areas:

• Marcelina Post Office in Torrance, situated at 1433 Marcelina Avenue;
• Hawthorne Post Office in Inglewood, situated at 12700 Inglewood Avenue;
• El Segundo Post Office in El Segundo, situated at 2130 E. Mariposa Avenue.

Anyone with questions is requested to contact USPS customer support at 1-800-275-8777.