U-Haul offering 30 days of self-storage to Bell County tornado victims

BELL COUNTY, Texas - U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage to those impacted by the EF-3 tornado that ripped through the Salado area Tuesday.

The company is also offering free usage of U-Box containers. U-Haul says they will deliver the containers to Central Texas homes in need at no cost.

High wind speeds and hail damaged numerous buildings and homes across Bell and Williamson Counties. U-Haul says accessibility to local storage can assist the community's recovery and rebuilding after this natural disaster.

Tornado touches down in Bell County near Salado, recovery efforts begin

Officials say the tornado touched down at the Bell and Williamson County line and traveled northeast. 12 people were hospitalized and one of them is in critical condition. FOX 7 Austin's Bridget Spencer has latest details.

"As our neighbors begin the process of cleaning up, we want to provide them with a secure place to store their possessions," stated Matthew McMillan, U-Haul Area District Vice President of Central Texas. "These storms have left destruction behind. Those in need can give us a call and receive a storage unit or U-Box container for their belongings free for one month."

U-Haul also has a variety of boxes and other moving supplies available to those in need. The free supplies are available on a first-come, first-serve basis for a limited time at participating locations.

Those in need of boxes may also utilize U-Haul's ‘Take it, Leave it’ program. The program includes an area in-store where customers can drop off used boxes in good condition, and other community members can access those boxes at no cost. U-Haul asks that anyone with reusable boxes considers dropping them off at the nearest U-Haul store location.