How A Self-Storage Facility Can Help You After A Natural Disaster
Most people need all the help they can get if their homes have suffered natural disaster damage. For example, a self-storage facility can help you store some of your items as you get your life back on track. Here are some of the specific ways in which a self-storage unit can help you during such a trying time.
Keeping Items Safe If Your Security System Is Damaged
If the disaster has damaged your security system or infrastructure, you will need somewhere to store your valuables until the security system is up and running again. This may be the case if your electric fence is down, your perimeter wall has been flattened or you don't have electricity and your alarm system is just for show. In such a case, it makes sense to take your jewelry or expensive artwork to a more secure place for the time being.
Storing Items during Reconstruction
In some cases, a disaster may cause serious damage that exposes your household items to outside weather elements. For example, roof damage may expose your house's contents to rainfall or heat damage. It makes sense to take the items to a self-storage unit while the affected rooms are under repair. The same thing is advisable if you want to get the items out of the contractor's way during reconstruction. For example, if the floor has been damaged by a flood, you need a place to store most of your items while the floor is being fixed.
Storing Items You Wish To Sell
Some people don't like to use things that have been severely damaged and repairs. This is especially true with sensitive items such as cars or electronics. For example, a car that has suffered flood damage may not be very valuable or safe even if it has been repaired. Some electronics also don't repair well or are expensive to fix and are better off being sold for parts. If you have such items in your house, then you may need a place to store them temporarily until you can sell them.
Storing Reconstruction Materials
Lastly, you may also need a place to store your construction materials. This may be the case if you are handling some of the reconstruction work or cleanup on your own, for example, if you didn't have insurance coverage if the damage is from an excluded risk or if you just want to save some money that way.
For more information, contact your local moving & storage companies.
