A good shake could save your mailbox! Each winter, mailboxes across the county can be damaged during winter maintenance operations due to the weight of the snow coming off the plow blade. The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County, the City of Kalamazoo, and the City of Portage are teaming up for "Shake Your Mailbox Day." On Saturday, October 28, take a few minutes to make sure that your mailbox can withstand the snow. Tighten the screws that secure your mailbox to the post, replace loose hinges on the mailbox door, and ensure that the post is secure in the ground. Now is also a good time to replace or add reflective house numbers to ensure that first responders can easily find your house in an emergency.