Bush Fire Evacuees: U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Self-Storage

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U-Haul is providing 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage for residents affected by the Bush Fire in Tonto National Forest. The fire has already burned approximately 65,000 acres and is currently the largest active fire in the U.S. In response to the evacuation notices from local authorities, U-Haul aims to assist displaced families by offering this support. The disaster relief program includes access to 20 facilities in the East Valley, enabling residents to securely store their belongings during this crisis.

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• Offering 30 days of free self-storage is a strong community support initiative.
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MESA, Ariz., June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage to residents impacted by the Bush Fire in Tonto National Forest.

The fire has burned approximately 65,000 acres with no containment. It is the largest active burning fire in the country.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office told Sunflower area residents to evacuate Tuesday after Gila County officials evacuated communities in Tonto Basin and Punkin Center on Monday.

"As the Bush Fire spreads, people are having to leave their homes and move to other parts of the Valley," stated Andy Smith, U-Haul Company of Eastern Arizona president. "The fire is creating an immediate need for people to protect their belongings. We want to help any displaced families by providing free self-storage for one month through our disaster relief program."

U-Haul has made 20 facilities in the East Valley available to offer assistance. People seeking more information about the U-Haul disaster relief program or needing to arrange 30 days of free self-storage should contact the nearest participating location:

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9264 Technology Drive

Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

(480) 837-9467

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1230 N. Gilbert Road

Gilbert, AZ 85234

(480) 635-9103

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125 W. Hampton Ave.

Mesa, AZ 85210

(480) 649-7147

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447 W. Broadway

Mesa, AZ 85210

(480) 733-7815

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6215 E. Main St.

Mesa, AZ 85205

(480) 830-0150

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1614 N. Higley Road

Mesa, AZ 85205

(480) 654-2015

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457 S. Higley Road

Mesa, AZ 85206

(480) 830-0800

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2947 E. Main St.

Mesa, AZ 85213

(480) 324-1120

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219 E. McKellips Road

Mesa, AZ 85201

(480) 834-4198

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2945 E. Main St.

Mesa, AZ 85213

(480) 981-4896

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20618 N. Cave Creek Road

Phoenix, AZ 85024

(602) 765-9600

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7175 S. Power Road

Queen Creek, AZ 85142

(480) 988-5825

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6028 W. Hunt Hwy.

Queen Creek, AZ 85142

(480) 987-0927

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15455 N. 84th St.

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

(480) 991-8948

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1905 E. Apache Blvd.

Tempe, AZ 85281

(480) 967-3900

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2340 E. Apache Blvd.

Tempe, AZ 85281

(480) 968-0493

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8162 S. Priest Drive

Tempe, AZ 85284

(480) 940-0274

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1010 W. Fairmont Drive

Tempe, AZ 85282

(602) 635-7514

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800 N. McClintock Drive

Tempe, AZ 85281

(480) 968-0961

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500 N. Scottsdale Road

Tempe, AZ 85281

(480) 829-1153

With U-Box containers, you can conveniently pick up our custom-designed trailer and take your U-Box with you. U-Haul also can store your U-Box container in our secure warehouses or pick up and deliver it to a location of your choice.

U-Haul offered one month of free self-storage on March 12 to all college students whose school schedules were interrupted by COVID-19. That offer is ongoing at U-Haul-owned and -operated storage facilities across the U.S. and Canada, and is subject to availability.

As an essential service provider, U-Haul is open to meet the needs of its communities. For details on what U-Haul has done to enhance cleaning protocols, protect Team Members and customers, and encourage the use of programs that inherently promote social distancing and contactless business, please reference our multi-media press release: "Moving Safely and Smartly during the COVID-19 Pandemic."

About U-Haul

Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of 22,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 167,000 trucks, 120,000 trailers and 43,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers nearly 697,000 rooms and 60.7 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry, and is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S.

Contact:

Andrea Batchelor
Jeff Lockridge
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com 
Phone: 602-263-6981
Website: uhaul.com

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FAQ

What assistance is U-Haul providing to Bush Fire evacuees?

U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to residents impacted by the Bush Fire.

How many acres has the Bush Fire burned?

The Bush Fire has burned approximately 65,000 acres.

What is the current status of the Bush Fire?

The Bush Fire has no containment and is the largest active fire in the country.

What locations are included in U-Haul's disaster relief program?

U-Haul has made 20 facilities in the East Valley available for residents seeking storage assistance.

How can residents access U-Haul's disaster relief program?

Residents can contact the nearest participating U-Haul location to arrange for 30 days of free self-storage.