HUTCHINSON, Kan. — During the snow storm over the weekend, some mailboxes were knocked over or damaged by snow plows because of the terrible visibility during strong winds Sunday.

When Reno County Public Works officials learned about what happened, they sent crews out Monday to replace or repair all boxes that were damaged.

Don Brittain, superintendent for the department, says this happens occasionally. He says Public Works keeps boxes and posts in stock just in case.

He didn’t know the exact number of mailboxes that were damaged, but says they replaced six or so.