U-Haul Expands 30 Days Free Self-Storage Offer as Ottawa River Continues to Flood

Apr 29, 2019

U-Haul Company of Western Quebec is now offering 30 days of free self-storage to Ottawa residents who have been impacted by significant flooding.

The overflowing Ottawa River has reached record-breaking water levels and floods are expected to peak tomorrow or Wednesday. Many homes have taken on water, creating an immediate need for secure and dry self-storage lockers where families can bring their belongings.

“Flooding continues to be a major problem in this region, and things only got worse over the weekend with the number of homes and residents impacted,” said Claude Boucher, U-Haul Company of Western Quebec president. “We want people to know that we are here to offer free assistance if they need it.”

On April 19, U-Haul Company of Western Quebec extended the same disaster relief offer at facilities in Boisbriand, Gatineau and Laval. Find that press release here.

Participating Locations

Families seeking more information about the 30 days of free self-storage assistance or needing to make self-storage arrangements should contact:

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Britannia

2720 Queensview Drive

Ottawa, ON K2B1A5

(613) 829-0446

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Innes Road

3636 Innes Road

Ottawa, ON K1C1T1

(613) 824-6843

U-Haul is the industry leader in do-it-yourself moving and self-storage with more than 21,000 locations across Canada and the U.S. 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.

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