SPRINGFIELD, Mo., June 19, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The U-Haul Company of Missouri is offering 30 days of free storage to Missouri families who were hit by recent tornadoes. Families needing more information about the 30-day-free self-storage assistance program should contact the following storage facilities. In addition to the free storage program, U-Haul centers have boxes and propane available for their customers. U-Haul urges customers to stop in to ensure that their propane tanks are topped off, since propane is a good thing to have on hand when these storms come through.
U-Haul South Campbell 3150 S. Campbell Springfield, MO 65807 (417) 887-4041 U-Haul North Glenstone 1768 N. Glenstone Springfield, MO 65803 (417) 866-4893
"These tornadoes have caused tremendous damage and inflicted extreme hardship on the communities we serve," stated Max Gaspard, president, U-Haul Company of Missouri. "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 undisputed choice for the do-it-yourself mover, with a network of more than 15,650 locations in all 50 United States and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul customers' patronage has enabled the Company to maintain a fleet size of 96,000 trucks, 75,000 trailers and 35,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers more than 387,000 rooms and more than 34 million square feet of storage space at more than 1,075 owned and managed 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.
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