Sanitizing secure and safe mail box

A secure mail box comprising:

• a top port and a bottom port;
• a horizontal pivotal gate with a limited angle of rotation, said gate including a substantially flat front part and a back part shaped to define a pocket for holding outgoing mail;
• said top port normally closed by said front part of said gate and said bottom port normally closed by a door, said door including a locking means;
• a basket for receiving incoming mail dropped therein from said gate;
• a source of short wave UV light mounted in a fixture, said fixture including a means for reflecting said UV light;
• a means for electrically powering said source of UV light for a predetermined time;
• a means for activating said source of UV light when said top port is closed by said gate whereby to expose the mail within the mail box to UV radiation and simultaneously generated ozone;
• and a flag having two light indicators on a top surface thereof for indicating activation of said source of UV light and non-activation of said source of UV light.