News Summary
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, 2 College Brothers Moving and Storage has initiated a free hurricane storage program for local residents. This program enables community members to store essential personal items at no cost in their spacious warehouse. Aimed at providing peace of mind during hurricane season, the initiative also includes free box delivery for those lacking transportation. This service reinforces the company’s commitment to supporting the local community during times of disaster preparedness.
Tampa, FL – In response to the destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the Tampa Bay area last year, 2 College Brothers Moving and Storage has launched a free hurricane storage program aimed at assisting local residents during this hurricane season. The initiative allows community members to store one box of important personal items at no charge in the company’s 11,000-square-foot warehouse located in Tampa.
The storage program is designed to provide peace of mind to residents by preventing last-minute desperate searches for help during the chaotic moments that typically accompany hurricanes. Last year, 2 College Brothers witnessed significant devastation, having rescued numerous individuals, but the company was only able to assist with items that remained undamaged. This year, the focus has shifted to preemptive safety measures by encouraging residents to store away vital documents, photo albums, children’s artwork, and family heirlooms, with the provision that valuables, cash, weapons, and expensive belongings will not be included in the service.
To participate in the program, individuals can receive complimentary boxes as needed, which will be securely packed and stacked in vaults within the warehouse. The service is accessible to residents in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, New Port Richey, Tampa, and other parts of the Bay area, maximizing the reach of this community-oriented initiative.
For those unable to visit the office, 2 College Brothers offers free box delivery routes every Tuesday to assist residents without transportation or those who may find it difficult to come in person. This added convenience aims to ensure that all residents have the opportunity to participate in the hurricane storage program and protect their cherished possessions from the potential devastation of storms.
The hurricane storage service will be available until the end of the hurricane season, which concludes in November. 2 College Brothers plans to continue this program annually moving forward, emphasizing their commitment to community support and disaster preparedness.
Last year’s hurricane season proved to be a challenging time for many in the Tampa Bay area, as residents coped with the aftermath of unexpected natural disasters. Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton inflicted severe damage, leaving numerous families in precarious situations. With the new storage initiative, the company hopes to mitigate some of the anxiety and stress surrounding these natural occurrences and provide a safety net for important belongings.
As the hurricane season approaches, residents in the Tampa Bay area are encouraged to take advantage of this free storage program to ensure they are better prepared in the face of potential disasters. More information regarding the program and participation details can be found on the 2 College Brothers website, where interested individuals can find the necessary resources to secure their belongings during this tumultuous time.
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