Storage Tips

Although some self storage facilities won’t insist that you have insurance coverage, they can do little against accidents and damage caused by fires, floods, storms and other natural disasters.

Contact your homeowner/renter insurance agent to see if your items placed in the self storage facility will be covered by your current policy. It may be that you are fully covered for items stored away from home or you may be able to pay an additional premium to get such coverage. This option could be cheaper than taking out a separate insurance policy.

Should you purchase additonal insurance? Ask yourself these questions:

• Are my items already covered under my current insurance policy? This would include vehicles and boats as well as household items.

• If a natural disaster occurs, will my items be covered?

• Has the self storage facility had many claims made by other renters?