U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Storage in NE Oklahoma after Tornado

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U-Haul is providing 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to residents impacted by tornado damage in northeast Oklahoma. Six U-Haul facilities in Tulsa and Broken Arrow are participating in this disaster relief effort. U-Box containers can be delivered to residential locations and picked up as part of the program. This initiative aims to assist communities in the aftermath of natural disasters.

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• U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to residents impacted by tornado damage in northeast Oklahoma, demonstrating a commitment to providing aid in times of need.

• U-Haul has made six facilities in Tulsa and Broken Arrow available to help with disaster relief efforts, showcasing a proactive approach to assisting communities affected by natural disasters.

• The U-Box containers can be delivered to and picked up from residential locations as part of the disaster relief program, ensuring convenience and accessibility for those in need of storage solutions.

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Six stores are participating in U-Haul disaster efforts after Monday night's powerful storms

TULSA, Okla., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul^® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box^® container usage to residents impacted by tornado damage in Barnsdall, Bartlesville and other areas of northeast Oklahoma.

Tornadoes directly hit Barnsdall and Bartlesville late Monday, leaving those communities ravaged and without power. News reports indicate more than 30 homes were leveled from the storms. Several residents suffered injuries and there was at least one fatality.

Access to dry and secure U-Haul self-storage rooms and portable storage containers is essential for communities following natural disasters.

Jim Smith, U-Haul Company of Tulsa president, has made six facilities in nearby Tulsa and Broken Arrow available to help.

"The aftermath of this tornado will be felt for some time, and U-Haul just wants to help however possible," Smith stated. "The clean-up and rebuild process is difficult. If our storage solutions can make it a little easier on Oklahoma families, we're here to provide that at no cost for one month."

U-Box containers can be delivered to and picked up from residential locations as part of the disaster relief program. The 30-day free offer applies to new self-storage and U-Box rentals and is based on availability.

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

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Broken Arrow

901 W. New Orleans St.

Broken Arrow, OK 74011

(918) 455-1010

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Greenwood District

504 E. Archer

Tulsa, OK 74120

(918) 583-8551

U-Haul Moving & Storage at Memorial Dr.

1010 S. Memorial Drive

Tulsa, OK 74112

(918) 836-0116

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Midtown

3500 S. Sheridan Road

Tulsa, OK 74145

(918) 439-3139

U-Haul Moving & Storage at Peoria Plaza

6105 S. Peoria

Tulsa, OK 74136

(918) 742-3337

U-Haul Moving & Storage at 51st & Highway 169

5140 S. 103rd E. Ave.

Tulsa, OK 74146

(918) 663-2845

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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FAQ

<p>How long is U-Haul offering free self-storage and U-Box container usage to residents in northeast Oklahoma?</p>

U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to residents impacted by tornado damage in northeast Oklahoma.

<p>Which areas in northeast Oklahoma were directly hit by tornadoes?</p>

Barnsdall and Bartlesville in northeast Oklahoma were directly hit by tornadoes, leaving communities ravaged and without power.

<p>How can residents arrange storage services with U-Haul in response to the tornado damage?</p>

Residents can contact their nearest participating U-Haul facility to arrange storage services for the disaster relief program.

<p>What is the contact information for the U-Haul facility in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma?</p>

The contact information for the U-Haul facility in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma is 901 W. New Orleans St., Broken Arrow, OK 74011, phone number (918) 455-1010.

<p>Is U-Haul involved in any other disaster relief efforts?</p>

Yes, U-Haul is an official American Red Cross Disaster Responder, actively participating in aiding communities in times of need.