If you’ve lived in western South Dakota for any length of time, you know to keep a close eye on the weather forecast during hail season to try to avoid thousands of dollars in damage to your vehicles, outdoor equipment, and other items sitting in your driveway and backyard. If you don’t have a garage, you may have a list of nearby places that you can quickly drive to for cover in the case of a storm.
However, we’re here to tell you there’s a simpler, more hassle-free way to protect your belongings from hail damage, and it’s renting a storage unit.
Safeguard Your Vehicles
One of the first things you may think about when you hear hail is coming is how you can protect your vehicles that are parked outside. Who wants to deal with dents, cracked windshields, and insurance claims?! A storage unit can be ideal for housing a variety of vehicles, including:
- RVs and boats
- Vehicles you use seasonally
- ATVs and UTVs
- Small trailers
- Motorcycles
- Golf carts
Many Storage City locations throughout the Black Hills offer storage unit sizes that can accommodate vehicles as large as RVs. View more about our facilities here.
Keep Your Outdoor Equipment Safe
Lawn tools, camping gear, and sporting equipment is usually pretty expensive, but can often be left vulnerable to hail damage laying around driveways, backyards and porches. Using a storage unit for these types of items not only protects them from hail damage but also frees up valuable space around your home and property.
Some common items you may consider storing in a storage unit include:
- Lawn mowers
- Bicycles
- Tents and sleeping bags
- Fishing gear
- Kayaks and paddleboards
- Gardening supplies
- Pool accessories
- Patio furniture
Create More Space in Your Garage
Maybe you already have a garage, but it’s being taken over by mountains of boxes filled with seasonal decorations, clothing, and other items, leaving you no room to park your vehicle. Reclaim your garage space and use it for what it was intended for by moving items that you don’t use often into a storage unit. You may find that the extra garage space alone makes having a storage unit worthwhile.
Get Protection Against Hail Damage Today
If you wait until the next hailstorm is in the forecast, it’ll be too late. Whether you just need temporary storage during the storm season or would like a unit year-round to keep things secure and organized, Storage City has what you need. We’re proud to offer flexible rental options, convenient online account management, and clean, secure storage in Rapid City, Box Elder, and Belle Fourche. Rent your storage unit online now!