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3 Keys to Successful Crisis Management for Self-Storage Operations

Understanding human nature and how people react to crisis is one of the fundamental keys to crisis management. By following these three suggestions, self-storage operators can be better prepared for an emergency. ...More
3 weeks ago
Posted in Articles, Management
What Would You Do? Handling Common Crises in a Self-Storage Operation

Self-storage operators never know when a crisis may hit such as a fire, flood, roof leak or tenant injury. They must be prepared to act when something goes wrong. Inside Self-Storage recently reached out to self-storage operators and insurance experts to learn how they ...More
March 3, 2013
Posted in Articles, Legal Issues, Management
Storage Post Self Storage Collects 900 Coats for NY and NJ Charities, Hurricane Sandy Victims

Self-storage operator Storage Post Self Storage took an active role in assisting New York and New Jersey's victims of Hurricane Sandy by participating in local charity coat drives. The company collected more than 900 gently used coats during November and December. ...More
February 21, 2013
Posted in News, Management
8 Self-Storage Units Damaged When Roof Collapses Under Snow at Utah Facility

Eight storage units were heavily damaged last week when a roof collapsed under the weight of snow at a self-storage facility in Roy, Utah. Six of the units were completely destroyed. Failure to keep snow and ice cleared from the building likely contributed to the collapse, ...More
February 4, 2013
Posted in News, Management
Virginia Self-Storage Fire Caused by Tenant Trying to Keep Snakes Warm

A fire at a self-storage facility in Chesapeake, Va., that destroyed 32 units Dec. 22 was likely started by a tenant using heat lamps to warm snakes he was storing in his unit. Capt. Scott Saunders of the Chesapeake Fire Department told the source that a unit at Brentwood ...More
January 2, 2013
Posted in News
LifeStorage Among Self-Storage Companies Still Assisting Hurricane Sandy Victims

Nearly a month after Hurricane Sandy made landfall along the eastern seaboard, self-storage companies continue relief efforts for victims of the storm. Among them is LifeStorage, an operator with nearly 20 facilities in the Chicagoland area, which is working with local ...More
November 28, 2012
Posted in News
3 More Self-Storage Operators Hold Donation Drives for Hurricane Sandy Relief in New York, New Jersey

Self-storage operators in New York and New Jersey continue to step forward with assistance for residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy. Treasure Island Storage, Tuck-It-Away Self-Storage and Westy Self Storage are all holding donation drives. ...More
November 9, 2012
Posted in News, Management
Additional Self-Storage Operators Assist Victims of Hurricane Sandy

Self-storage operators Manhattan Mini Storage and Storage Post Self Storage in New Jersey and New York have stepped forward to help home and business owners affected last week by Hurricane Sandy. ...More
November 5, 2012
Posted in News, Management
Managers at Simply Storage Contend With Hurricane Sandy

In times of natural disaster, like the current Hurricane Sandy that is terrorizing the East Coast, it's up to self-storage facility managers to be vigilant about their properties, protect them as best they can and address customer concerns. The managers at Simply Storage in ...More
October 29, 2012
Posted in Blog, Management
Self-Storage Auction Company Raises $3K for Colorado Wildfire Relief Fund

By working with storage-auction buyers and adding donations from its own sales commissions, Schur Success Auction & Appraisal raised $3,000 for the Red Cross 2012 Colorado Wildfire Relief Fund over the last quarter. "With all the destructive fires we had in Colorado ...More
October 3, 2012
Posted in News

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