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U-Haul Offers Free Self-Storage and Portable Containers in Brevard County, Florida, Following Severe Flooding

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Heavy downpours in Brevard County, Florida, resulted in 14 inches of water covering some areas in just hours, causing widespread damage to homes and businesses. U-Haul Company of Eastern Florida has responded by providing 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to aid in the clean-up and recovery process. Three of its centers in Cocoa, Melbourne, and Titusville are now available to provide this essential support. The free offer is based on availability and includes on-site storage at U-Haul facilities, with delivery options available for a modest fee.

Key Takeaways:

  • U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to those affected by the severe flooding in Brevard County, Florida.
  • The free offer is available at three U-Haul centers: U-Haul Moving & Storage of Cocoa, U-Haul Moving & Storage of Melbourne, and U-Haul Moving & Storage of Titusville.
  • The free storage program includes on-site storage at U-Haul facilities, with delivery options available for a modest fee.
  • U-Haul has a long history of supporting communities in times of need, as an official American Red Cross Disaster Responder.
  • The company has over 24,000 rental locations across the US and Canada, with a fleet of 197,500 trucks, 137,200 trailers, and 41,300 towing devices.
  • U-Haul is the third-largest self-storage operator in North America, with 1,093,000 rentable storage units and 94.9 million square feet of self-storage space.

Statistics:

  • 14 inches of water covered some areas in Brevard County, Florida, within hours due to heavy downpours.
  • 3 U-Haul centers are offering the 30 days free storage program: U-Haul Moving & Storage of Cocoa, U-Haul Moving & Storage of Melbourne, and U-Haul Moving & Storage of Titusville.
  • 197,500 trucks are part of the U-Haul fleet.
  • 137,200 trailers and 41,300 towing devices are also part of the U-Haul fleet.
  • U-Haul has 1,093,000 rentable storage units and 94.9 million square feet of self-storage space.

Sources:

  • U-Haul Company of Eastern Florida press release
  • Businesswire press release: "U-Haul Celebrates 80 Years of Service with Milestone in Disaster Response Efforts and Fleet Growth"
  • U-Haul official website
  • American Red Cross official website

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