Tornado Recovery: U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Storage in Birmingham

Mar 26, 2021

U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage at four Alabama facilities to those impacted by the tornado that struck the Birmingham metro area on Thursday night.

Many residential properties sustained severe damage in the storm, and fatalities were reported. Accessibility to local storage can assist in the community’s recovery and rebuilding process.

“Thursday’s tornado caused widespread damage in our communities,” stated Scott Fall, U-Haul Company of Central Alabama president. “As our neighbors begin the process of cleaning up, we are able to provide them with a secure facility to store their possessions for 30 days at no cost.”

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 Birmingham

540 Valley Ave.

Birmingham, AL 35209

(205) 942-6833

U-Haul Moving & Storage of East Lake

7733 First Ave. N.

Birmingham, AL 35206

(205) 833-1208

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Mountainbrook

3195 Hwy. 280

Birmingham, AL 35243

(205) 262-9115

U-Haul Moving & Storage at Uptown

800 28th St. N.

Birmingham, AL 35203

(205) 730-7821

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.

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