U-Haul Offers 30 Days of Free Self-Storage to Tornado Victims in Alabama

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Apr 01, 2016, 05:31 ET

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul Company of Northern Alabama is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to Alabama residents who were affected by the multiple tornadoes that touched down earlier this week.

Twisters ripped through a number of homes throughout the northern and central region of Alabama, causing significant damage across a widespread area on Thursday evening.

U-Haul Company of Northern Alabama is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to Alabama residents who were affected by the multiple tornadoes that touched down earlier this week.

"The storms were devastating to this area, and we want to assist our neighbors," said Chuck Newell, U-Haul Company of Northern Alabama president. "Many homes were damaged. Families that suffered losses may need a secure place to store their things until they can get back on their feet. We want to help in any way we can."

The U-Haul locations participating in the 30 days of free self-storage are listed here. Families needing more information about the self-storage assistance should contact their nearest U-Haul store.

U-Haul Moving and Storage at Sparkman Drive
1903 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 830-6464

U-Haul Moving and Storage of Huntsville
4440 University Drive
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 721-6995

U-Haul Moving and Storage at Univ #2
4400 University Drive NW
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 837-0203

U-Haul at Governors Drive (U-Box only)
3713 Governors Drive
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 533-6370

U-Haul Moving and Storage at 6th Avenue
1802 6^th Avenue SE
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 350-2955

U-Haul at Beltline (U-Box only)
2002 Beltline Road
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 350-6911

These locations may offer 30 days of free U-Box portable moving and self-storage containers if storage units are unavailable. With U-Box containers, you can conveniently pick up our custom-designed trailer and take your U-Box container with you. U-Haul also can store your U-Box container in our secure warehouses or pick up and deliver it to a location of your choice.

U-Haul stores offer needed supplies to help with storm recovery, such as boxes, tarps, propane and propane tanks. U-Haul urges customers to ensure that their tanks are topped off, since propane is good to have in the event of long-term power outages.

U-Haul is the industry leader in do-it-yourself moving and self-storage with more than 20,000 locations across the U.S. and Canada. In addition to its 30 days of free self-storage assistance, as an official American Red Cross disaster responder, U-Haul is proud to be at the forefront of aiding communities during their times of need.

CONTACT: Ashleigh Wagner, 602-263-6194, [email protected]

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