Hawk Fire: U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Storage to Evacuees in Reno Area

Aug 24, 2026

Four U-Haul® facilities are offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container use to residents affected by the Hawk Fire burning northwest of Reno.

The human-caused wildfire has burned more than 15,000 acres and prompted at least 42,000 evacuations, according to reports. Containment remains at 0% as of Monday. While certain areas along Interstate 80 have been deemed safe for residents to return, other families remain away from home or are preparing to leave if things worsen.

Access to self-storage units and portable storage containers is essential to communities when disasters strike. U-Haul Co. of Northern Nevada president Chris Berget said his team is ready to help anyone impacted by the wildfire who needs a secure storage solution at no cost for one month.

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

Residents seeking more information on the Company’s disaster relief program or needing to reserve a free month of storage should contact the participating store nearest them:

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Double Diamond

10400 S. Virginia St.

Reno, NV 89521

(775) 851-4030

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Spanish Springs

11425 Digital Court

Sparks, NV 89441

(775) 425-3876

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Carson City

1498 E. William

Carson City, NV 89701

(775) 882-6887

U-Haul Moving & Storage of South Lake Tahoe

1105 Emerald Bay Road

South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

(530) 541-7471

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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