Moving Company Offering Free Storage Space For Iowa Storm Victims

Monday night's storms brought severe damage and power outages throughout Iowa and the Quad Cities. Even as of Wednesday morning, MidAmerican reports that almost 700 people are still without power in the Quad Cities. More than 300 people in Des Moines also have no power.

To help folks who need to store personal belongings and other items while cleaning up, that company that's America's #1 choice for do-it-yourself movers is giving people free storage for the next month.

That's right, U-Haul announced that six stores across parts of Iowa and western Illinois will offer 30 days of free storage and U-Box container usage to residents impacted by Monday night’s severe weather.

Derecho, Tornadoes Rips Through Iowa & The Quad Cities

Monday night, the Quad Cities was hit with another derecho which also produced tornadoes that damaged homes and businesses. The National Weather Service of the Quad Cities confirms that three EF-1 tornadoes touched down in the Quad Cities, including one right in the heart of the metro.

Residents of Davenport, Des Moines, Moline, Rock Island, and other areas were left without power and experienced road closures due to debris from the thunderstorms.

U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Storage to Iowa Storm Victims

U-Haul has announced that allowing access to dry and secure self-storage units and portable storage containers is critical for communities during the recovery process.

“We’ve seen and heard of damage and power outages throughout the Quad Cities,” noted Mike Shorter, U-Haul Company of Eastern Iowa president. “We want to help our neighbors dealing with the aftermath of these storms as they prepare to clean up or rebuild their homes.”

The 30-day free offer applies to new self-storage and portable container rentals and is based on availability. U-Box containers can be delivered and picked up to residences at no additional cost as part of the disaster relief program.

People seeking more information or needing to arrange storage services should contact their nearest participating facility:

• U-Haul Moving & Storage of Ankeny
  • 1503 S. Ankeny Blvd.
  • Ankeny, IA 50023
  • (515) 965-4455
• U-Haul Storage of South Ankeny
  • 1204 SE 16th Court
  • Ankeny, IA 50021
  • (515) 257-7200
• U-Haul Moving & Storage of West Davenport
  • 3616 W. Kimberly Road
  • Davenport, IA 52806
  • (563) 293-2673
• U-Haul Moving & Storage of Moline
  • 5000 Avenue of the Cities
  • Moline, IL 61265
  • (309) 517-5981
• U-Haul Moving & Storage of Rock Island
  • 3840 46th Ave.
  • Rock Island, IL 61201
  • (309) 948-5022
• U-Haul Moving & Storage of Jordan Creek
  • 6220 Village View Drive
  • West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
  • (515) 207-8067

In addition to its 30-day free self-storage disaster relief program, U-Haul is proud to be at the forefront of aiding communities in times of need as an official American Red Cross Disaster Responder.