U-Haul prepares to offer disaster relief across Florida

After Hurricane Helene and before Hurricane Milton, U-Haul announced it is now offering 30 days free self-storage and U-Box portable container use across Florida for those impacted by the storms.

All 13 U-Haul companies in Florida have made their 162 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 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.

“Finding safety away from the storm and protecting your family comes first,” says Mario Martinez, U-Haul Area District Vice President for Florida’s southern region in a statement. “But if we can help by securing a family’s valued possessions in a U-Haul facility during these storms at no cost for one month, we are happy to provide that service to our neighbors.”

The offer is based on availability at the following locations:

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