Wednesday • November26

Smart Business Moment

Donated Items for CFC Events

Who provided the balloons?

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Donated Items for CFC Events

Who provided the balloons?

You can’t solicit or accept donated items from an outside source for Combined Federal Campaign events. That’s considered a prohibited gift from an outside source.

Following this guideline enhances the Postal Service’s reputation for being fair and honest.

And that’s smart business.

Contact the Ethics Office (ethics.help@usps.gov) for guidance on CFC.

Alternate business moment

Respond to all of what’s asked for

It’s All or — All

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Respond to all of what’s asked for

It’s All or — All

Make sure to carefully review specific records asked for in a FOIA request and then respond by addressing all of those records. If our response doesn’t do that, or addresses records that weren’t asked for, the FOIA requester can legally challenge the Postal Service’s decision. This could result in additional time and expense to make it right.

Processing FOIA requests correctly the first time saves the Postal Service time and money.

And that’s smart business!

Smart Safety Moment

Deer crossing

Oh, deer.

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Deer crossing

Oh, deer.

A booming deer population is resulting in an increasing number of deer-car collisions. These accidents are more likely to happen at dawn and dusk, and especially during the animal’s breeding season in the fall. If you see a deer cross the roadway, slow down because there could be more to follow. When driving at night, use high-beam headlights to illuminate the eyes of deer on or near the roadway. Slow down and sound one long blast of the horn to frighten them away. Brake firmly when you notice a deer in or near your path but stay in your lane. Many serious crashes occur when drivers swerve to avoid a deer and hit other vehicles or lose control of their cars.

A collision with a deer can result in personal injury and costly damage to your vehicle. Drive with caution when moving through deer-crossing zones and in areas known to have a large deer population.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

Alternate safety moment

Blood pressure

What goes up can come down.

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Blood pressure

What goes up can come down.

It’s estimated that one in every four Americans suffers from high blood pressure, or hypertension. Untreated, it can lead to stroke, heart attack or kidney damage. To prevent high blood pressure, reduce sodium intake, maintain a healthy diet and weight, exercise regularly, limit caffeine and alcohol consumption, and don’t smoke.

Get your blood pressure checked regularly. With proper treatment you can lead a normal life, usually with the help of daily medication.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

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