The Postal Service is encouraging employees to help spread the word about this year’s USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign.
The organization held a news conference May 30 to preview the annual campaign, which begins Sunday, June 2, and concludes Sunday, June 9.
Postmasters and other managers are encouraged to hold events in their communities to help bring attention to one of the most common safety issues facing mail carriers.
“We want everyone to get involved and do their part to show dog owners how they can be good stewards for safe mail delivery and ensure the safety of our employees,” said Leeann Theriault, the USPS employee safety and health awareness manager.
During the May 30 news conference, held at a sorting and delivery center in the Philadelphia area, local letter carriers who’ve been attacked by dogs discussed their experiences and USPS leaders offered tips for customers.
USPS included a dog bite awareness publicity kit in Postal Bulletin’s May 30 issue.
Other resources include Informed Facility slides, safety posters and a coloring page for kids.
The organization is encouraging people to share news of the campaign on social media with the hashtag #dogbiteawareness.
