Storm Recovery: U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Storage in Louisiana and Texas

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On May 17, 2024, U-Haul announced that nine of its stores in southern Louisiana and southeast Texas are offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to residents affected by severe weather, including thunderstorms and flash floods. This initiative aims to assist communities during their recovery process by providing dry and secure storage options. The offer is available to new customers and is subject to storage availability. However, the free U-Box offer does not include residential delivery or pick-up of containers. For more information, residents are encouraged to contact their nearest participating U-Haul facility.

Positive

• U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to residents affected by severe weather in Louisiana and Texas.
• The initiative aims to provide critical support to communities during the recovery process by offering dry and secure storage.
• The offer is available at nine U-Haul stores in southern Louisiana and southeast Texas.
• U-Haul is recognized as an official American Red Cross Disaster Responder, highlighting its commitment to aiding communities in times of need.

Negative

• The free U-Box offer does not include residential delivery and pick-up of containers, which might limit accessibility for some residents.
• The 30-day free storage offer is subject to availability, potentially limiting its effectiveness if demand exceeds supply.

LAFAYETTE, La., May 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nine U-Haul^® stores in southern Louisiana and southeast Texas are offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box^® container usage to residents impacted by extreme weather.

Severe thunderstorms and flash floods affected communities across the region on Thursday night, the latest in a series of spring weather events to cause residential and commercial damage. Many homes are without power, and some schools have closed until further notice.

Access to dry and secure self-storage rooms and portable storage containers is critical for communities during the recovery process following natural disasters.

"Our team wants to help," said Emily Upshaw, U-Haul Company of South Central Louisiana president. "For any of our neighbors impacted by these storms who need storage, we're here to support your recovery with a month of free services."

The 30-day free offer applies to new self-storage and U-Box rentals and is based on availability. The free U-Box offer is for on-site storage at U-Haul facilities and does not include residential delivery and pick-up of containers.

People seeking more information about the U-Haul disaster relief program or needing to arrange storage should contact their nearest participating facility:

LOUISIANA
U-Haul Moving & Storage at MacArthur Dr

2901 S. MacArthur Dr.

Alexandria, LA 71301

(318) 448-3651

U-Haul at Airline

7650 Airline Highway

Baton Rouge, LA 70815

(225) 927-4175

U-Haul Moving & Storage at Florida Blvd

13151 Florida Blvd.

Baton Rouge, LA 70815

(225) 272-9335

U-Haul Moving & Storage at Greenwell Springs Road

8415 Greenwell Springs Road

Baton Rouge, LA 70814

(225) 424-5995

U-Haul Moving & Storage at Kaliste Saloom 

700 Kaliste Saloom Road

Lafayette, LA 70508

(337) 443-4637

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Lafayette 

3700 Ambassador Caffery Parkway

Lafayette, LA 70503

(337) 993-9898

U-Haul Moving & Storage at Highway 14

1011 Highway 14

Lake Charles, LA 70601

(337) 436-5014

U-Haul Moving & Storage at Fort Polk Entrance Road

1246 Entrance Road

Leesville, LA 71446

(337) 537-8635

TEXAS
U-Haul Moving & Storage at I-10 and College

3885 Milam St.

Beaumont, TX 77701

(409) 833-4358

In addition to its 30 days free self-storage disaster relief program, U-Haul is proud to be at the forefront of aiding communities in times of need as an official American Red Cross Disaster Responder.

About U-HAUL

Founded in 1945, U-Haul is the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers with more than 23,000 rental locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. The enhanced U-Haul app makes it easier for customers to use U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 to access trucks anytime through the self-dispatch and self-return options on their smartphones through our patented Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to 192,200 trucks, 138,500 trailers and 44,500 towing devices. U-Haul is the third largest self-storage operator in North America with 967,000 rentable units and 83.3 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities. U-Haul is the top retailer of propane in the U.S. and the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. Get the U-Haul app from the App Store or Google Play.

Contact:
Yasmine Esparza
Jeff Lockridge
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com
Phone: 602-263-6194
Website: uhaul.com

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SOURCE U-Haul

FAQ

What is U-Haul's disaster relief offer for residents affected by severe weather?

U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to residents affected by severe weather in southern Louisiana and southeast Texas.

Which areas are included in U-Haul's free storage offer?

The offer includes nine U-Haul stores in southern Louisiana and southeast Texas.

Is the free U-Box offer from U-Haul included with delivery and pick-up?

No, the free U-Box offer is for on-site storage at U-Haul facilities and does not include residential delivery or pick-up.

How long is the free storage offer from U-Haul valid?

The free storage offer is valid for 30 days for new self-storage and U-Box rentals.

How can residents affected by severe weather access U-Haul's free storage offer?

Residents can contact their nearest participating U-Haul facility for more information and to arrange storage.