U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to residents affected by the heavy rains and extreme winds associated with Tropical Storm Bertha.

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on Wednesday morning in South Carolina. The storm has the potential to cause flooding and damage in various regions. 

"The path of these storms can change in an instant, so we're encouraging residents to take precautions to protect their homes and belongings," said Deborah Carter, U-Haul Company of Coastal South Carolina president.

"Tropical storms create an immediate need for dry and secure locations where residents can store their personal possessions. As a member of these communities, U-Haul is in a position to help by providing assistance to any of our neighbors in harm's way."

U-Haul is making 15 stores available to offer disaster relief in South Carolina. People seeking more information or needing to arrange 30 days free self-storage should contact the nearest participating location:

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Arcadia Lakes 
125 Decker Park Road
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 699-9397

U-Haul Moving & Storage at Beltline 
2826 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 807-2534

U-Haul Moving & Storage at Broad River Road 
1003 Zimalcrest Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 731-0067

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Dentsville 
7325 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 636-2652

U-Haul Moving & Storage at Elmwood 
1037 Elmwood Ave.
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 256-2499

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Fort Jackson 
5604 Forest Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 787-5154

U-Haul Moving & Storage at I-26 
3754 Fernandina Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 798-4414

U-Haul Moving & Storage at Jamil Road 
156 Jamil Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 798-6184

U-Haul Moving & Storage at Sandhill
1117 Sparkleberry Lane Ext.
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 766-7417

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Spring Valley 
8400 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8582

U-Haul Moving & Storage at Two Notch Road 
2339 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 256-7397

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Greenwood 
254 Bypass 72 NW
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 538-4472

U-Haul Storage of North Dorchester
8222 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 552-3361

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Rivers Ave. 
2155 Credit Union Lane
North Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 572-1140

U-Haul Moving & Storage of West Columbia 
400 Orchard Drive
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 796-3724

U-Haul stores offer needed supplies to help with storm recovery like boxes, tarps, propane and propane tanks. U-Haul urges customers to ensure their tanks are topped off since propane is good to have in the event of long-term power outages.

U-Haul offered one month of free self-storage on March 12 to college students whose school schedules were interrupted by COVID-19. That offer is ongoing across the U.S. and Canada.

As an essential service provider, U-Haul remains open to meet the needs of customers and communities. For details on what U-Haul has done to enhance cleaning protocols, protect Team Members and customers, and develop programs that inherently promote social distancing and contactless business, please visit uhaul.com/announcement.