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U-Haul Offering Free Storage For Tornado Victims
After hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed by tornadoes Thursday, U-Haul is offering help to those who need storage.
BIRMINGHAM, AL — More than 300 homes in the Birmingham metro area were either damaged or destroyed in Thursday's storms, and U-Haul has stepped forward to offer assistance for those impacted by the tornadoes.
U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage at four Alabama facilities to those impacted by the tornadoes that struck the Birmingham metro area on Thursday night.
"Thursday’s tornado caused widespread damage in our communities," said Scott Fall, U-Haul Company of Central Alabama president. "As our neighbors begin the process of cleaning up, we are able to provide them with a secure facility to store their possessions for 30 days at no cost."
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People seeking more information about the U-Haul disaster relief program or needing to arrange 30 days of free self-storage should contact:
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Birmingham: 540 Valley Ave. 205-942-6833
U-Haul Moving & Storage of East Lake: 7733 First Ave. N. 205-833-1208
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Mountain Brook: 3195 Hwy. 280 205-262-9115
U-Haul Moving & Storage at Uptown: 800 28th St. N. 205-730-7821
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