FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 1, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- U-Haul Company of Florida announced today that in support of the upcoming Florida Hurricane-Preparedness Week, all Florida U-Haul locations have increased their inventory of hurricane-preparedness supplies. From June 1st through the 12th, items such as batteries, flashlights, bungee cords, tarps, ropes and two-way radios can be purchased tax free at all U-Haul locations throughout Florida. U-Haul also urges everyone to stop in and make sure that their propane cylinders are topped off, since propane is in such high demand following a large storm and it is important to make sure that your family is prepared now.
"Supporting the tax exemption on specific hurricane-preparedness supplies allows U-Haul to further support our communities in anticipation of hurricane season," stated Area District Vice President Frank Grau. "In addition to offering much-needed supplies to our customers, U-Haul offers 30 days of free storage to the residents of our communities in the event of a natural disaster. U-Haul stands by our continued commitment to help our friends and neighbors during times of need."
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the undisputed choice for the do-it-yourself mover, with a network of more than 15,400 locations in all 50 United States and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to more than 93,000 trucks, 80,675 trailers and 33,500 towing devices. As a result, U-Haul offers more than 380,000 rooms and more than 33.5 million square feet of storage space at more than 1,050 facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the consumer's number one choice as the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul supplies alternative-fuel for vehicles and backyard barbecues as one of the nation's largest retailer of propane.