U-Haul Extends Disaster Relief after Tornado Hits Georgia

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U-Haul offers 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to residents affected by tornado damage in Conyers. The company aims to support the community during natural disasters and provides secure storage solutions. U-Haul is also an official American Red Cross Disaster Responder.

Company facility in Conyers offers one month of free storage and U-Box to people affected by the storm

CONYERS, Ga. , April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul^® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box^® container usage to residents impacted by tornado damage in and around Conyers.

Severe weather struck the Atlanta metro area late Tuesday night with Conyers being among the communities hit hardest. A likely tornado left a trail of downed trees and residential damage. News reports indicate almost 1,700 homes were without power Wednesday morning.

Access to dry and secure U-Haul self-storage rooms and portable storage containers is always beneficial to communities affected by natural disasters.

"U-Haul understands how difficult it becomes while trying to clean up and keep up with valuables after a natural disaster," said Rod Tape, U-Haul Company of Georgia Northeast president. "We want to be here to serve and support the same community that has supported us for many years."

The U-Haul disaster relief program applies to new storage rentals and is based on availability. People seeking more information or needing to arrange free self-storage should contact the U-Haul store in Conyers:

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Conyers
1150 Dogwood Dr. SE
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 761-3888

With 257 cubic feet of space and one-ton capacity, U-Box containers can be delivered and picked up at your door; packed on your timeframe; and stored in a secure warehouse until you are ready to retrieve your belongings. U-Box containers can be shipped almost anywhere in the world and stored for as long as you need.

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.

About U-HAUL

Founded in 1945, U-Haul is the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers with more than 23,000 rental locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. The enhanced U-Haul app makes it easier for customers to use U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 to access trucks anytime through the self-dispatch and self-return options on their smartphones through our patented Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to 192,200 trucks, 138,500 trailers and 44,500 towing devices. U-Haul is the third largest self-storage operator in North America with 967,000 rentable units and 83.3 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities. U-Haul is the top retailer of propane in the U.S. and the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. Get the U-Haul app from the App Store or Google Play.

Contact:

Jeff Lockridge
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com
Phone: 602-760-4941
Website: uhaul.com

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FAQ

How long is U-Haul offering free self-storage and U-Box container usage to residents affected by the tornado in Conyers?

U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage.

What is the capacity of U-Box containers offered by U-Haul for storage?

U-Box containers have 257 cubic feet of space and one-ton capacity.

How can people arrange free self-storage with U-Haul in Conyers?

People can contact the U-Haul store in Conyers at 1150 Dogwood Dr. SE, Conyers, GA 30012 or call (770) 761-3888.

What other support does U-Haul provide to communities in times of need?

U-Haul is also an official American Red Cross Disaster Responder, aiding communities during disasters.