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South Florida UPS operations at a standstill

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UPS operations in South Florida are at a standstill until after Hurricane Irma passes through Florida.

Facilities located in mandatory evacuation zones in South Florida have shut down and been secured for impact. 

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A UPS spokesperson says packages at those facilities will not be delivered until conditions allow the re-opening of the buildings after the storm. 

Deliveries continue in parts of Central Florida and Northern Florida not impacted by evacuations. 

If you have a package you were expecting to receive before evacuating, you can change the destination of that package by using My Choice on the UPS website. The company has waived the transaction fee for any changes. You can use the premium service option for free for 30 days. You will be subjected to transportation costs if your new destination is in a different zone than it's original destination. 

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