Service Delays Expected on the East Coast Due to Hurricane Irene

Last updated: Aug. 29, 2011

The severe weather resulting from Hurricane Irene that is bringing hazardous conditions across the East Coast is leaving difficult conditions and is affecting FedEx operations. Unavoidable service delays should be expected due to widespread power outages and local road conditions. FedEx is committed to providing service to the best of our ability in areas that can be safely accessed and where conditions have improved. We will continue to monitor the situation to minimize the impact on service. Please continue to check fedex.com for updates.

FedEx Express
Customers in the following states will be impacted by delays with package pickup and delivery operations:
Connecticut
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina coastal areas
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Eastern Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont
Virginia
Washington DC

Additionally, facilities in Manteo, NC are closed and will not reopen until conditions are safe for pickup and delivery operations.

FedEx Ground
Customers in the following states will be impacted by delays with package pickup and delivery operations:
Connecticut
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina coastal areas
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Eastern Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont
Virginia

FedEx Freight
Service delays should be expected throughout the following areas:
Hartford, CT; New Haven, CT; Albany, NY; Newburgh, NY; Portland, ME; Avon, MA; Worchester, MA; West Worchester, MA; Providence, RI; Bellow Falls, VT

FedEx Office
We are currently assessing Center operations and will provide operational updates later this afternoon as information becomes available.

FedEx Trade Networks
The following locations are closed due to power outages:
Baltimore, MD
Norfolk, VA

Shipping to affected areas?
To help avoid delays, we encourage you to contact your recipients to verify if their location is accepting shipments before and after the storm. In the event of evacuations, shipments not delivered before the storm will be secured in one of our facilities. Delivery will be attempted when it is safe to do so.