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Are Portable Storage Containers The Best Protection During Extreme Weather?

13 October 2022 by Eric Harrison

As colder, wet weather sets in for much of the country, keeping your belongings safe and dry is even more important. Whether you face winter storms, hurricane season, potential blizzards, or ice storms, you may wonder if a portable storage container is the right choice for your storage needs. In fact, it's often as secure as other forms of storage and may even be a better choice. Here are a few reasons why. 

1. It's Weather Resistant

First of all, one of your biggest questions may be whether or not the storage container is waterproof. Just as with most structures, it's impossible to say that it's 100 percent waterproof. But it is water- and weather-resistant.

When properly stationed, sealed, and maintained, a container will repel nearly all wind and water from normal storms. The amount of water that may get inside is usually managed through floor-based protective measures. 

2. You Can Prep It Yourself

What particular concerns do you have about the safety and preparedness of your unit? Because you control its environment, location, and preparation, you can better target your needs.

Like any storage space that's not temperature-controlled, the container is susceptible to freezing temperatures in an ice storm. But you can take steps like getting the unit off the cold ground, adding temporary insulation, and installing passive heating options. 

3. You Have Access

A storage container on your property has one advantage that no off-site storage space has: it's right at your home.

This increased convenience and access means you can move your stuff in or out as bad weather approaches in order to protect things better. Move all your outdoor gear inside, for instance, to ensure that no debris will fly dangerously around your yard. It can serve as a backup plan even when extreme weather moves in fast. 

4.  It's Very Heavy

If severe winds are a concern, the heavy-duty nature of a storage container will be a real comfort. While they aren't as solid as a storage building, they do weigh hundreds or thousands of pounds depending on size. This means that in most wind events, the unit will stay put. If it moves, it's most likely to be more of a shifting than a flying. Proper installation and positioning reduces this threat even more. 

Where to Learn More

Could a portable storage unit on your property be the best way to protect your goods throughout the cold, dark, uncertain months? If you think it may be, start by meeting with a portable storage container provider near you today. 

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