Sandy Fire: U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Storage to Simi Valley Evacuees

May 18, 2026

U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container use at two Company facilities near Simi Valley for residents who have already been displaced or may be impacted by the Sandy Fire.

The fast-spreading brush fire broke out late Monday morning near Sandy Avenue in Ventura County, growing rapidly to more than 700 acres with zero containment. Multiple structures have been destroyed, and mandatory evacuation orders are in effect for several zones across southern Simi Valley, with evacuation warnings extended into the Thousand Oaks area.

Access to self-storage units and portable storage containers is vital to communities when natural disasters strike. U-Haul is ready to help anyone affected by the Sandy Fire who needs a secure storage solution at no cost for one month.

The 30 days free offer applies to new self-storage and U-Box rentals and is based on availability at participating locations. The U-Box offer is for on-site storage at Company facilities; delivery is available for a modest fee.

Please reference the list below for the U-Haul storage locations offering the disaster relief program. Stop by any participating facility or call the nearest location to arrange 30 days of free storage.

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Chatsworth

21326 Devonshire St

Chatsworth, CA 91311

(818) 709-4207

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Northridge

18160 Parthenia St

Northridge, CA 91325

(818) 993-7470

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.

For customers needing storage beyond the free period, the U-Haul 1-Year Price Lock is now available at 2,100 Company-owned facilities across the U.S. and Canada. Fixed-rate storage ensures at least 12 months with no price increase on your rental unit, and U-Haul never charges admin fees or deposits. Learn more at uhaul.com/Storage/1-Year-Price-Lock.

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