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Self-Storage Industry Reacts to Hurricane Irene: Preparedness, Insurance, Keys to Dealing With Natural Disasters

Self-storage operators discuss how they prepared for Hurricane Irene, their disaster plans, and what's next for operators in the affected areas. ...More
September 2, 2011 By Amy Campbell
Posted in Articles, Management
U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Self-Storage to Victims of Hurricane Irene

U-Haul International is offering 30 days of free self-storage to victims of last weekend’s Hurricane Irene. The company also made storage and moving services available to residents and businesses in the path of the storm before it hit. ...More
September 1, 2011
Posted in News
Hurricane Irene Affects Industry? Members Check In on Self-Storage Talk

Seldom does a hurricane affect such a large swath of people. Wherever there are lots of people, there are usually lots of self-storage facilities, too, and those of us who live anywhere but the East Coast are probably concerned for our industry mates: Did they make it ...More
August 30, 2011
Posted in Blog, Management
Firefighter Made Ill by Chemical Splash at Ormond Beach Self-Storage Facility

A firefighter who responded to a call at Simply Self Storage in Ormond Beach, Fla., on Sunday got sick after a chemical splashed on him at the scene. ...More
August 16, 2011
Posted in News, Management
A Self-Storage Operator’s View: Picking Up the Pieces in Joplin, Mo.

On May 22, the city of Joplin, Mo., was devastated by a Tornado so large and powerful it destroyed more than half of the city. Here's an update on the town's recovery by someone who manages three self-storage facilities in the area. ...More
July 27, 2011
Posted in Blog
Vehicle Mechanical Failure Causes Fire at Virginia Beach Self-Storage Facility

A fire at Jack Rabbit Self-Storage in Virginia Beach, Va., on Friday damaged six units. ...More
July 5, 2011
Posted in News, Management
Wind Tears Roof From Self-Storage Facility in South Carolina

High winds tore the roof off Mini Storage For Less in Anderson County, S.C., Friday, sending it hurtling through the air. ...More
June 28, 2011
Posted in News, Management
Janus International Receives Approval for Windload Self-Storage Doors

Janus International Corp. received final approval from the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) for its line of windload-certified doors for self-storage and commercial applications. ...More
June 10, 2011
Posted in News
U-Haul Offers Free Storage to Victims of North Arizona Wildfires

The U-Haul Co. of Eastern Arizona is offering 30 days of free storage to residents of Northern Arizona who are being evacuated due to the ongoing wildfires. ...More
June 9, 2011
Posted in News, Management
Storm Destroys Building at Grand Island Mini Storage in Nebraska

A building at Grand Island Mini Storage in Grand Island, Neb., suffered serious damage Monday from a storm with strong winds and heavy rain. ...More
June 2, 2011
Posted in News, Management

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