PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 5, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The U-Haul Companies of Southern Oregon, Portland, Southern Washington and Northern Washington have joined together to offer 30 days of free storage to families affected by the recent storms. Families that need more information about the 30-day free self-storage assistance program can contact the following facilities.
U-Haul Center Olympia U-Haul Sandy Boulevard
2516 East 4th Ave. 7345 NE Sandy Blvd.
Olympia, WA 98506 Portland, OR 97213
(360) 943-4511 (503) 288-5735
U-Haul Center 82nd Ave. U-Haul Center Eastgate
11811 SE 82nd Ave. 2121 SE 82nd Ave.
Portland, OR 97266 Portland, OR 97216
(503) 659-3800 (503) 771-6134
U-Haul Center Foster Road
5800 SE 88th Ave.
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 771-1151
The 30-day free-storage offer is valid at all U-Haul storage locations within the western Washington and Oregon areas. To find a different location near you, please call the regional office within your area.
Eugene, Oregon: 1-888-277-7942 Portland, Oregon: 1-800-624-7902 Vancouver, Washington: 1-866-837-3945 Seattle, Washington: 1-800-338-8016
"These storms have caused tremendous damage and inflicted extreme hardship on the communities we serve," stated Area District Vice President (ADVP) Charlie Kitchin. "I hope this effort will provide assistance to families that truly need a helping hand. We will continue to help our friends and neighbors in this time of need."
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the first choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 15,950 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 100,000 trucks, 78,500 trailers and 31,100 towing devices. As a result, U-Haul offers more than 384,000 rooms and more than 33.8 million square feet of storage space at more than 1,055 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 retailers of propane.