U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage at its nearby facility in Little River, S.C., to those impacted by the EF3 tornado that struck Brunswick County (N.C.) late Monday night.

Buildings in Ocean Isle Beach were toppled and residential properties sustained damage in the storm. There were numerous injuries and also three reported fatalities. Accessibility to local storage can assist in the community’s recovery and rebuilding process.

“Monday’s tornado caused widespread and significant damage,” stated Matt McCoy, U-Haul Company of Southern Atlantic Coast president. “As people begin their clean-up efforts, we want to offer them a secure place to store their belongings at no cost for one month.”

Participating Location

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

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Little River

3195 Hwy. 9 E.

Little River, SC 29566

(843) 399-4777

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.