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U-Haul Takes Over at Former Mt. Branson Storage Location

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Branson Storage facility at 889 State Hwy.

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  • Branson Storage facility at 889 State Hwy.
  • Branson began serving customers on Aug. 30 and is offering self-storage with extended-hours access.
  • The 3.37-acre property includes a single-story, climate-controlled self-storage building and five drive-up storage buildings.
  • Our Branson neighbors will have access to our much-needed DIY moving products and services at a convenient location."

U-Haul Acquires Storage Business on Main Street in Mitchell

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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MITCHELL, S.D., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® has acquired the Simply Stor-it facility at 1801 N. Main St. to better meet the moving and self-storage demands of its Mitchell customers.

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  • MITCHELL, S.D., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® has acquired the Simply Stor-it facility at 1801 N. Main St. to better meet the moving and self-storage demands of its Mitchell customers.
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage of Mitchell began serving customers on Sept. 11 and is offering self-storage with extended-hours access.
  • "This is the only climate-controlled self-storage facility in Mitchell," said U-Haul Company of Fargo president Shawn Odden, whose territory includes eastern South Dakota.
  • "This is the first U-Haul-operated facility in Mitchell, and we're thrilled to be a business owner in this community," Odden said.

U-Haul Announces Plans for a Fifth Company Store on Oahu

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Preliminary plans also call for a separate warehouse to store portable moving containers .

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  • Preliminary plans also call for a separate warehouse to store portable moving containers .
  • This will be the fifth U-Haul-owned and -operated facility on Oahu and the seventh in Hawaii.
  • "Kapolei, also known as the 'second city' of Oahu, is the fastest growing area on the island," said Don Chae, U-Haul Company of Hawaii president.
  • Chae intends to hire at least 10 Team Members to staff the U-Haul Moving & Storage of Kapolei store when it is built.

Hurricane Lee: U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Storage in New England as Storm Approaches

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Saturday, September 16, 2023
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"We've been dealing with heavy rains all month," stated Sandie Gardner, U-Haul Company of Rhode Island president.

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  • "We've been dealing with heavy rains all month," stated Sandie Gardner, U-Haul Company of Rhode Island president.
  • "With more rain in the forecast, along with other weather related to Hurricane Lee, people may need a secure place to store their belongings.
  • On Thursday, U-Haul announced its Northborough, Mass., store would offer one month of free storage after torrential rains created flooding earlier this week.
  • People seeking more information or needing to arrange 30 days of free storage should contact their nearest participating location:

Central Massachusetts Flood Relief: U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Storage

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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NORTHBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage to central Massachusetts residents impacted by recent flooding.

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  • NORTHBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage to central Massachusetts residents impacted by recent flooding.
  • Flash flood warnings were issued in Leominster and surrounding towns.
  • "Almost everyone in these communities knows someone affected by these storms," said Josh Alexander, U-Haul Company of Central Massachusetts president.
  • People seeking more information or needing to arrange 30 days of free self-storage should contact:

U-Haul West Dimond Store to Host Grand Opening Event on Sept. 29

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® Moving & Storage at West Dimond is hosting a grand-opening event from noon to 2 p.m. on Sept. 29 to unveil Anchorage's newest indoor self-storage and retail facility at 3751 W. Dimond Blvd.

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  • The public is invited to enjoy a free boxed lunch, U-Haul giveaways, a behind-the-scenes tour and much more.
  • The three-story 100,386-square-foot building includes 698 self-storage units with high-tech security features and climate-control options that are available to rent.
  • Storage customers can take advantage of extended-hours access; drive-in load/unload areas; ADA-accessible units; and free use of utility carts.
  • During these challenging times, more than 21,000 small businesses across the U.S. and Canada are generating supplemental income by partnering with U-Haul.

U-Haul Extends Free Storage Offer to 3 More States after Idalia

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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The storm moved through the Southeast on Wednesday, creating widespread flooding and storm surges with its strong winds.

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  • The storm moved through the Southeast on Wednesday, creating widespread flooding and storm surges with its strong winds.
  • Local U-Haul companies announced 54 self-storage facilities in Florida would offer one month of free storage before Idalia made landfall.
  • The U-Haul disaster relief program applies to new self-storage unit rentals and is based on availability at each facility.
  • People seeking more information or needing to arrange 30 days of free self-storage should contact the nearest participating facility:

Idalia Storm Prep: 54 U-Haul Stores in Florida Offer Free Self-Storage

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage at 54 facilities across Florida to residents who stand to be impacted by Tropical Storm Idalia.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage at 54 facilities across Florida to residents who stand to be impacted by Tropical Storm Idalia.
  • The tropical storm is moving through the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become a hurricane before making landfall in Florida later this week, potentially creating widespread flooding issues.
  • U-Haul is helping by making locations available where folks can store their belongings free for up to a month."
  • People seeking more information or needing to arrange 30 days of free self-storage should contact the nearest participating facility:

Spokane Wildfires: U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Self-Storage to Victims

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage to residents in and around Spokane impacted by two active wildfires.

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  • SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage to residents in and around Spokane impacted by two active wildfires.
  • The Gray Fire and Oregon Road Fire have already destroyed hundreds of structures and burned thousands of acres.
  • For anyone who needs help, we have two facilities providing free storage at no cost for one month."
  • People seeking more information or needing to arrange 30 days of free self-storage should contact the nearest participating facility:

Investing in Rossford: U-Haul Shares Plans for New Facility off I-75

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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The multi-story facility will include more than 700 indoor climate-controlled self-storage rooms with high-end security features at affordable price points.

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  • The multi-story facility will include more than 700 indoor climate-controlled self-storage rooms with high-end security features at affordable price points.
  • Customers will have access to trailer and truck rentals , boxes and moving supplies, towing equipment, professional hitch installation, propane and much more.
  • This will be the first U-Haul-owned and -operated facility in Rossford and the Company's 91st store in Ohio.
  • We're happy to be building a beautiful new facility with easy interstate access to our DIY customers in and around Rossford."