Temple Tornado: U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Self-Storage to Storm Victims

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U-Haul Co. of North Austin is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to families affected by the recent tornado in Temple, Texas. Thirteen facilities are participating in this initiative, providing essential storage solutions to help with recovery. The offer is available for new rentals and based on availability but excludes residential delivery and pick-up. U-Haul is also a recognized American Red Cross Disaster Responder, emphasizing its commitment to aiding communities during disasters.

Positive

• U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box usage to tornado victims, demonstrating corporate social responsibility.
• The initiative includes 13 facilities, providing a broad reach to affected families.
• U-Haul's association with the American Red Cross as a Disaster Responder enhances its community support credentials.

Negative

• The free U-Box offer excludes residential delivery and pick-up, which might limit its usefulness for some families.
• The offer is based on availability, potentially leading to access for some affected individuals.

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas, May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul Co. of North Austin is making 13 facilities available to provide 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage to families impacted by Wednesday night's powerful tornado that struck Temple and wreaked havoc along Interstate 35.

Many homes in and around Temple were damaged or destroyed. Access to dry and secure self-storage rooms and portable storage containers is essential during the recovery process after natural disasters.

John Jaster, U-Haul Co. of North Austin president, said his teams are dealing with tornado damage as well, but they stand ready to help their fellow Texans.

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

People seeking more information or needing to arrange storage services should contact their nearest participating facility:

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Midway

3914 S. General Bruce Drive

Temple, TX 76502

(254) 727-7216

U-Haul Moving & Storage of South Temple

215 SW H.K. Dodgen Loop

Temple, TX 76502

(254) 770-3001

U-Haul Moving & Storage at Highway 620

11320 Hwy. 620 N.

Austin, TX 78726

(512) 258-1056

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Cedar Park

700 S. Bell Blvd.

Cedar Park, TX 78613

(512) 335-9261

U-Haul Moving & Storage of West Copperas Cove

1091 W. Hwy. 190

Copperas Cove, TX 76522

(254) 542-2277

U-Haul Storage of Copperas Cove

2711 E. Business 190

Copperas Cove, TX 76522

(254) 542-8058

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Centex

3501 E. Central Texas Expwy.

Killeen, TX 76543

(254) 699-8334

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Killeen

102 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Killeen, TX 76541

(254) 526-9626

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Twin Creek

1507 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Killeen, TX 76543

(254) 532-3001

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Pflugerville

1617 Three Points Road

Pflugerville, TX 78660

(512) 251-7491

U-Haul Moving & Storage at Steeds Crossing

20607 FM Road 685

Pflugerville, TX 78660

(512) 251-2090

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Round Rock

1535 Round Rock Ave.

Round Rock, TX 78681

(512) 218-9099

U-Haul Storage of Chisholm Valley

1301 Chisholm Valley Drive

Round Rock, TX 78681

(512) 782-8979

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:

Jeff Lockridge
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com
Phone: 602-760-4941
Website: uhaul.com

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FAQ

What is the U-Haul offer for tornado victims in Temple, Texas?

U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage for families affected by the recent tornado in Temple, Texas.

Which U-Haul facilities are providing free storage for tornado victims?

Thirteen U-Haul facilities in North Austin, Temple, Cedar Park, Copperas Cove, Killeen, Pflugerville, and Round Rock are participating.

Does the U-Haul free U-Box offer include delivery and pick-up?

No, the free U-Box offer does not include residential delivery and pick-up; it applies to on-site storage only.

How long is the free storage offer from U-Haul for tornado victims?

The offer is for 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage.

Is the U-Haul free storage offer available for existing rentals?

No, the offer applies to new self-storage and U-Box rentals only.