Everybody is quick to assume that Eskew or the Teamsters are not doing anything. The UPS Foundation is busy trying to support whatever the needs are---this is no simple bandaid approach and I hope that UPS Corporate assists not only our UPSers but all who are in need.
I will attach some information that was shared with us in a PCM---looks like UPS "IS" doing something----as far as involving the Teamsters---that should be a question that each of us asks them---what are they doing for our "Brotherhood"??
Subj: Hurricane Katrina Update
Hurricane Katrina made its landfall in Louisiana early this morning with top winds of 140 mph and now is weakening as it progresses through southern Mississippi. Areas east of New Orleans and along the Mississippi coast were hit the hardest.
Our greatest concern continues to be the safety of UPS people and their families, as well as our customers and communities. UPSers are still determining the impact on our people, equipment, and facilities. At this time, there are no reported injuries to UPS people.
Coastal and inland areas of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi are currently under emergency evacuation orders due to Hurricane Katrina. UPS services, including scheduled pickup, delivery, and On-Call Pickup Services are limited in the affected areas.
These are some of the latest updates:
- Our intermodal network has allowed us the flexibility to keep packages moving around
the affected areas. For example, ground shipments moving from the southwest heading to
Florida were routed up into Memphis then to Atlanta and then into Jacksonville
on a train.
- Some aircraft have been diverted, including those out of Lafayette, LA, New Orleans,
and Mobile, AL.
- The South Florida District has returned to normal operations.
- In the Alabama District the following operations are closed: Mobile and Loxley
in Alabama; Pensacola and Fort Walton in Florida.
We are accessing the best way to help UPS people who have been affected by the hurricane. In addition, The UPS Foundation is working with national agencies to determine the best way to provide aid to the impacted communities.
All customers should be directed to
www.ups.com for service updates and to track their packages.