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U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Self-Storage to Hawaii Flood Victims

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U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage to Hawaii residents affected by recent flooding caused by heavy rains. The initiative aims to assist those who have experienced damage to their homes. U-Haul's president in Hawaii, Kaleo Alau, emphasized the urgent need for self-storage during flooding emergencies. The offer is available for customers renting new units, pending vacancy. U-Haul is also an official American Red Cross Disaster Responder and maintains contactless business operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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HONOLULU, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage to Hawaii residents impacted by extensive flooding.

Heavy rains have inundated the islands and caused many homes to take on floodwater.

"The severe weather is expected to continue throughout the week and residents are already seeing damage," said Kaleo Alau, U-Haul Company of Hawaii president. "Floods create an immediate need for self-storage and we want to make sure our neighbors are cared for."

The free month of storage is available to customers renting new units and is subject to vacancy at each U-Haul facility.

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:

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Honolulu

2722 Kilihau St.

Honolulu, HI 96819

(808) 836-0977

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Kahului

424 Dairy Road

Kahului, HI 96732

(808) 249-8041

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.

As an essential service provider, U-Haul remains open during the COVID-19 pandemic while offering contactless business programs and enhanced cleaning protocols, including added steps for sanitizing equipment between customer transactions. U-Haul products are used daily by First Responders; delivery companies bringing needed supplies to people's homes; small businesses trying to remain afloat; college students; and countless other dependent groups, in addition to the household mover. Please visit uhaul.com/announcement for more information on how U-Haul is keeping customers and Team Members safe.

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 176,000 trucks, 127,000 trailers and 41,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers nearly 774,000 rentable storage units and 66.7 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 flood victims in Hawaii?

U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage to Hawaii residents impacted by flooding.

How can Hawaii residents access the free self-storage from U-Haul?

Residents can rent new units at participating U-Haul facilities to access the free storage offer.

When was the U-Haul press release about the flood assistance issued?

The press release was issued on March 10, 2021.

What is the duration of U-Haul's free self-storage offer for flood victims?

The offer provides 30 days of free self-storage.

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