ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The floods unleashed by Helene devastated Western North Carolina, leaving communities in rubble and dozens dead.

Not only did the storm wash out roads and bridges, it also made mail delivery in the area a challenge.

The United States Postal Service anticipates continued improvement of mail delivery operations as power, connectivity and road conditions better.

Facilities where operations are temporarily suspended and services have been relocated to nearby facilities, according to Congressman Chuck Edwards’ office:

Alexander – 28701
Alternative location: 270 N. Main St., Weaverville, NC 28787
Daily hours Monday-Friday: 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays: 9 a.m.-noon

Bat Cave – 28710
Alternative location: 1800 Four Season Blvd., Ste. 11, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Daily hours Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays: 9 a.m.-noon.

Chimney Rock – 28720
Alternative location: 2432 Memorial Hwy., Lake Lure, NC 28746
Daily hours Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m., closed noon-1 p.m.

Edneyville – 28727
Alternative location: 1800 Four Seasons Blvd., Ste. 11, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Daily hours Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays: 9 a.m.-noon

Gerton – 28735
Alternative location: 1352 Charlotte Hwy., Fairview, NC 28730
Daily Hours Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturdays: 10 a.m.-noon

Green Mountain – 28740
Alternative location: 670 W. Main St., Burnsville, NC 28714
Daily hours Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturdays: 9 a.m.-noon

Marshall – 28753
Alternative Location: 270 N. Main St., Weaverville, NC 28787
Daily hours Monday-Friday: 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays: 9 a.m.-noon

Micaville – 28755
Alternative location: 670 W. Main St., Burnsville, NC 28714
Daily hours Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturdays: 9 a.m.-noon

Montreat – 28757
Alternative location: 2 Tucker Rd., Ridgecrest, NC 28770
Daily hours Monday-Friday: 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Penland – 28765
Alternative location: 899 Oak Ave., Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Daily hours Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturdays: 10 a.m.-noon

Some facilities are unable to provide full retail and mail delivery because of road closures and current conditions.

No drop shipments will be accepted at any of the locations listed below, according to Edwards’ office.

  • Barnardsville – 28709
  • Cedar Mountain – 28718
  • Hot Springs – 28743
  • Rosman – 28772
  • Swannanoa – 28778

The following site is closed with no retail, but delivery is being attempted where it is safe to do so:

  • Newland – 28657

All remaining locations are attempting delivery where it is safe to do so.

Because of internet outages and connectivity issues, the following sites are providing retail services with cash only, PO Box only:

  • Dana – 28724
  • Enka – 28728
  • Flat Rock – 28731
  • Hendersonville MPO – 28739
  • Lake Lure (OIC) – 28746
  • Little Switzerland – 28749
  • Mountain Home – 28758
  • Naples – 28760
  • Pisgah Forest – 28768
  • Ridgecrest – 28770
  • Skyland – 28776
  • Zirconia – 28790
  • Bostic – 28018

Multiple United Parcel Service (UPS) sites continue to be affected by power, flooding and downed trees/power and lines/storm-related obstacles.

The Hendersonville and Asheville UPS buildings are operational and being powered by portable generators, Edwards’ office said. Delivery of packages in these areas is increasing as road conditions improve daily.