Tampa, Fla. — U-Haul is offering 30 days free self-storage and U-Box portable container use across Florida in preparation for Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm projected to hit the state later this week.
Less than 2 weeks after Hurricane Helene brought damaging floodwaters and high winds to the Big Bend region and western Gulf Coast communities, Milton has rapidly intensified and is forecasted to pack life-threatening storm surge along Florida’s western Gulf Coast.
All 14 U-Haul companies with operations in Florida have made their 172 centers available to offer the disaster relief program, including several companies in southeastern Florida that were outside the impact zone of Helene but could be impacted by the expanding reach of Milton. This allows every Floridian to access 30 days of free storage at any U-Haul center in the state, whether preparing for Milton or needing help during the clean-up process from Helene.
“Floridians have to remain vigilant with another powerful hurricane barreling our way, and it’s a stressful time for families looking to stay out of harm’s way,” says Mario Martinez, U-Haul area district vice president for Florida’s southern region. “Finding safety away from the storm and protecting your family comes first. But if we can help by securing a family’s valued possessions in a U-Haul facility during these storms at no cost for 1 month, we are happy to provide that service to our neighbors.”
The free offer applies to new self-storage and U-Box rentals and is based on availability at each individual company-owned and -operated location. The following cities below have participating stores:
U-Haul Co. of Clearwater (18 stores)
(727) 288-9919
Participating store locations: Clearwater, Largo, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Port Richey, Seminole, St. Petersburg
U-Haul Co. of East Orlando (11 stores)
(407) 208-2996
Participating store locations: Kissimmee, Orlando
U-Haul Co. of East Tampa/Lakeland (6 stores)
(813) 655-4434
Participating store locations: Brandon, Lake Wales, Lakeland, Tampa, Thonotosassa
U-Haul Co. of Eastern Florida (11 stores)
(561) 638-9428
Participating store locations: Boynton Beach, Fort Pierce, Melbourne, Merritt Island, Palm Bay, Palm Beach Gardens, Rockledge, Titusville, West Palm Beach
U-Haul Co. of Fort Lauderdale (14 stores)
(954) 942-1101
Participating store locations: Coconut Creek, Fort Lauderdale, Margate, Miami Gardens, North Miami Beach, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, West Park, Wilton Manors
U-Haul Co. of Gainesville (15 stores)
(352) 377-7311
Participating store locations: Brooksville, Eustis, Gainesville, Hudson, Leesburg, Ocala, Spring Hill
U-Haul Co. of Jacksonville (15 stores)
(904) 781-9404
Participating store locations: Atlantic Beach, Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville, Neptune Beach, St. Augustine
U-Haul Co. of Miami (12 stores)
(305) 756-4639
Participating store locations: Homestead Hialeah, Key Largo, Medley, Miami, North Miami, Perrine
U-Haul Co. of North Orlando (13 stores)
(407) 578-1344
Participating store locations: Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Daytona Beach, Debary, Longwood, New Smyrna Beach, Orange City, Orlando, Sanford, Winter Park
U-Haul Co. of Tallahassee (14 stores)
(866) 723-3056
Participating store locations: Jacksonville, Middleburg, Orange Park, Tallahassee
U-Haul Co. of West Orlando (8 stores)
(407) 240-9982
Participating store locations: Clermont, Haines City, Kissimmee, Ocoee, Orlando
U-Haul Co. of West Tampa (13 stores)
(813) 247-5016
Participating store locations: Odessa, Oldsmar, Tampa
U-Haul Co. of Western Florida (12 stores)
(941) 359-2413
Participating store locations: Bradenton, Fort Myers, Naples, North Fort Myers, North Port, Palmetto, Port Charlotte, Sarasota, Sebring
U-Haul Co. of S. Alabama (*10 stores in Florida)
(800) 633-6819
Participating store locations: Fort Walton Beach, Milton, Panama City, Pensacola
In addition to its 30 days free self-storage disaster relief program, U-Haul is at the forefront of aiding communities in times of need as an official American Red Cross Disaster Responder.
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. U-Haul is the third largest self-storage operator in North America with 1,024,000 rentable units and 88.5 million square feet of self-storage space at company-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.
For more information, visit www.uhaul.com.
SOURCE: U-Haul