McKee said sometimes he will restrict an area that has had a shooting and then find out if it has been investigated before letting deliverers go back to the area. McKee said he knows of some areas that have problems with drugs, but said those areas have never given them any reason to be afraid. The job has a certain amount of risk, but most delivery people make good money. You never know, even the very low crime areas, anything can happen. Florists Day or night, there is always a risk involved when deliverers venture into different neighborhoods or to people's homes.
Florists usually deliver during the day to prevent problems.
Genesis Florists deliver to all areas of Shelby, says Darryll Griffin, one of the owners. Rusty Parker, one of the owners of Frady's Florist and Gifts in Kings Mountain, said his business delivers until 5 p.m. To protect his deliverers, the business has a policy that they not go inside a house. We are at houses every day. You always feel a little afraid. On busy days such as Valentine's Day, Parker says the company tries to send deliverers out in pairs for safety.