With big storms common in Florida all summer long, seasonal storage is a good solution for items you usually keep outside. However, it is vital that you securely store items because a storm could blow these items into your windows or whisk items away into the ocean. Belleair Storage offers simple storage tips during hurricane season.
Storing at Home vs. Storing Off-Site
You might not want to store your barbecue grill in off-site storage during the summer months since you will want to use it all summer long. For this reason, it might make sense to store other things you usually keep in your garage at a storage unit.
For example, if you know you won’t use your holiday decorations until the end of November, don’t use up valuable garage storage space to store them. If you keep out-of-season items stored away in a storage unit, then when you need that space in the garage just before a storm hits, you can tuck away patio furniture, children’s toys, bikes, cars, motorcycles, and yard items before the storm hits.
Anything that can blow over is liable to be damaged during a high-intensity storm. Some items can like patio furniture, can be blown into patio doors and windows and cause a lot of broken glass and interior damage during a storm. None of this damage would occur if the yard were kept clean and tidy. Motorcycles, spare automobiles that don’t fit in a garage, RVs, boats, trampolines, and other large items can also be damaged or potentially cause damage. These items should be stored away or secured before large tropical storms or hurricanes.
Items Usually Stored Off-site in a Seasonal Storage Facility During Hurricane Season Includes:
- Boats and RVs
- Children’s toys, bikes, and trampolines
- Holiday decorations
- Lightweight barbecue grills
- Motorcycles and spare automobiles
- Pool toys and patio furniture
- Sporting and Camping equipment
Three-step Plan to Organize Storage Items
Many Floridians utilize storage units for daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal storage needs. This process helps keep housing costs low. In the end, you don’t have to pay for the same storage space as you spend in your home. It also gives you a chance to organize your storage. Here are three simple storage tips during hurricane season to manage your storage needs and keeping a sound storage system in place.
- Store least used items off-site. That means you will want to first store items like holiday decorations and the boat you take out twice a year. Storing your motorcycle might not be a good idea if you use it every Sunday. However, that said, there are convenient storage units available that are great for personal and business storage needs, whether you need daily or monthly storage.
- Write down what you have in storage. The biggest trick to keeping it organized is simply keeping a record of what you have where. This item could be a notebook, a Google document, or a clipboard you keep by the door at the storage unit. It lists what is stored and where it is. It also becomes vital if you have multiple properties and live only part of the year in Florida.
- Don’t overstuff your storage space. If you’ve ever opened a closet and had boxes fall, you know how frustrating it can be to have overstuffed storage space. Whether it’s your bedroom closet or your garage, you will benefit significantly by keeping things tidy and organized. Allow for a little extra room so you can walk around and easily access your items while they’re in storage.
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