Storm Prepping In Miami: Use A Portable Container

Published: October 15, 2022

Although Miami is located on the coast and has lovely weather most of the year, Floridians have to deal with tough weather conditions during the hotter months. Tropical storms and hurricanes are routine occurrences every other year. If people aren’t prepared for them, these natural disasters can cause serious damage. 

Natives to Florida, especially those who live on the coast, often have a plan in place. But even the most seasoned resident knows not to underestimate a potential incoming storm. Hurricane season happens around intense temperature changes, so it’s best to be ready when this happens. 

Hurricanes or tropical storms are extremely dangerous, whether you’re new to the area or a seasoned resident. There are still things you can do to prepare. You can take advantage of portable containers in the process. Let’s start with some basic tips.

Taking advantage of portable Containers for storm prep

Storage is the key advantage here. As you readily know, protecting yourself and your property against storms requires placing inventory in safe areas. This is challenging, depending on what needs to be moved. A business, for example, has a lot of inventory to safeguard. 

Portable Containers essentially operate as transportable storage you can safely stow items in, specifically for storms. Since they are steel and heavy, they can resist the turbulence of oncoming storms. Because they’re spacious, you can move items from one location into the container, which makes planning much easier.

Another serious consideration is location. If you’re in a threat zone during the approach of a serious storm, you have to leave. But what if you could take your belongings with you? The idea behind a portable container is just that, portability. If it’s in a service area, and you can relocate a container to a zone that will not be impacted by a storm, do so. There’s no 100% guarantee you can transport your inventory out of harm’s way, but a container gives you a better chance and provides additional options.

This works well for smaller businesses too. You can store inventory away and have multiple containers shipped to a safer location before a storm. Naturally, do this before the impact of a hurricane or storm.

Other Considerations

UNITS of Miami prioritizes safety and looks to protect your belongings. Another option is to send and store these containers in UNITS of Miami’s secure storage facility, which is safeguarded against theft and incoming storms/hurricanes.

For your convenience, we’ve provided a link to Florida emergency numbers and resources:

Contacts and Resources | Florida Hurricane Guide. This is primarily for hurricanes and serious storms. Units of Miami is not a replacement for emergency advice.

Other things to keep in mind:

• Prioritize the safety of yourself and your family first
• Consider medical conditions, prescriptions, and those with physical disabilities
• Have other emergency resources ready 

With that in mind, UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of Miami is a resource at your disposal.

You can contact us today to learn more about our services.