U-Haul Extending 30 Days Free Self-Storage to Decatur Storm Victims

Apr 5, 2018

U-Haul Company of Northern Alabama is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to residents who have been impacted by the high winds and severe storms to strike Decatur.

Winds have reached near-hurricane force, causing roofs and also awnings to be ripped off buildings.

“This is a small town, and a significant storm like this can be devastating,” U-Haul Company of Northern Alabama president Chuck Newell stated. “As a caring neighbor, we want to help as many families as possible by providing a safe, secure place for them to store their belongings.”

Participating Locations

Finally, people seeking more information about the 30 days free disaster relief assistance, or needing to make self-storage arrangements, should contact their nearest participating location:

U-Haul at Beltline

2002 Beltline Road

Decatur, AL 35601

(256) 350-6911

U-Haul Moving & Storage at 6th Ave.

1802 6th Ave. SE

Decatur, AL 35601

(256) 350-2955

With U-Box containers, you can conveniently pick up our custom-designed trailer and take your U-Box with you. U-Haul also can store your U-Box container in our secure warehouses or pick up and deliver it to a location of your choice. Watch the new U-Box TV commercial here.

U-Haul stores offer needed supplies to help with storm recovery such as boxes, tarps, propane and propane tanks. Customers should top off their tanks since propane is good to have in the event of long-term power outages.

U-Haul is the industry leader in do-it-yourself moving and self-storage with more than 21,000 locations across the U.S. and Canada. In addition to its free disaster relief program, U-Haul is at the forefront of aiding communities in times of need. The Company proudly serves as an official American Red Cross Disaster Responder.

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