U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Self-Storage to Wildfire Evacuees in Boulder County

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U-Haul Company of Northern Colorado is providing 30 days of free self-storage to residents impacted by the Marshall Fire in Boulder County. The fire has resulted in the evacuation of thousands, destroying over 1,000 homes. U-Haul aims to assist during the recovery process with secure storage solutions. The initiative is part of U-Haul’s commitment to community support, which includes collaborating with local efforts to collect food and supplies for displaced residents. This disaster relief program emphasizes U-Haul's role as an essential service provider during emergencies.

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• Offering 30 days of free self-storage aids wildfire evacuees.
• Supports community recovery efforts in Boulder County.

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DENVER, Jan. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® Company of Northern Colorado has made four stores available to provide 30 days of free self-storage to people impacted by the devastating Marshall Fire in Boulder County.

Thousands of residents in Superior, Louisville and neighboring areas have been evacuated, and an estimated 1,000-plus homes have been destroyed by the wildfire that sparked late Thursday morning. Accessibility to local storage units can play a small part in the recovery process.

"This wildfire is already the most destructive in our state's history," said Ryan Preston, U-Haul Company of Northern Colorado president. "It is heartbreaking for so many of our neighbors who are starting 2022 without a home, or away from their homes. With the rebuilding process ahead, we want help by offering secure storage to those impacted at no cost for a full month."

Outreach efforts have extended to U-Haul Company of Southern Colorado, based in Colorado Springs, where the team has collected food, clothes and supplies needed for displaced residents. Those items are being delivered to Boulder County today.

People seeking more information about the U-Haul disaster relief program or needing to arrange 30 days of free self-storage should contact the participating facility nearest them:

U-Haul Moving & Storage OF Park Hill

4800 Colorado Blvd.

Denver, CO 80216

(303) 800-4814

U-Haul Moving & Storage of the Mile High City

7540 York St.

Denver, CO 80229

(303) 286-2766

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Longmont at Hwy. 66

3885 Highland Dr.

Longmont, CO 80504

(970) 535-6262

U-Haul Storage of Loveland

3305 N. Lincoln Ave.

Loveland, CO 80538

(970) 663-2707

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 continues to serve communities during the COVID-19 recovery 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 many other dependent groups, in addition to the do-it-yourself household mover.

About U-HAUL 

Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 23,000 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, 126,000 trailers and 46,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers nearly 825,000 rentable storage units and 71.6 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S., and continues to be the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul has been recognized repeatedly as a leading "Best for Vets" employer and was recently named one of the 15 Healthiest Workplaces in America.

Contact:

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

 

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FAQ

What is U-Haul offering to those affected by the Marshall Fire?

U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage to residents impacted by the Marshall Fire in Boulder County.

How many homes were destroyed in the Boulder County wildfire?

An estimated 1,000-plus homes were destroyed by the Marshall Fire in Boulder County.

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

The offer is available to residents in Superior, Louisville, and neighboring areas affected by the wildfire.

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

Individuals can contact participating U-Haul facilities for information regarding the 30 days of free self-storage.

What community efforts is U-Haul involved in for wildfire victims?

U-Haul is collecting food, clothes, and supplies for displaced residents, in addition to offering free storage.