SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Dec. 11, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- U-Haul Company of Missouri is offering 30 days of free storage to Missouri families adversely affected by the recent ice storms. Families needing more information about the 30-day free self-storage assistance program should contact the following storage facilities. In anticipation of the growing need created by the storms, U-Haul centers are prepared to serve their customers' needs with the availability of propane and propane tanks. U-Haul urges customers to stop to ensure their propane tanks are topped off, since propane is in high demand following these large storms.
U-Haul Center Joplin U-Haul South Campbell
2521 E 7th Street 3150 S. Campbell
Joplin, MO 64801 Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 781-2071 (417) 887-4041
U-Haul North Glenstone U-Haul Center Columbia
1768 N. Glenstone 800 Business Loop 70 West
Springfield, MO 65803 Columbia, MO 65203
(417) 866-4893 (573) 449-3094
These storms have already caused tremendous damage and inflicted extreme hardship on the communities we serve," stated Marketing Company President (MCP) Tony Rost. "I hope this effort will provide assistance to families that truly need a helping hand if these storms affect their areas. 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 15,950 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.