As an active member of the U.S. Armed Forces, you might be deployed to a foreign country with only a few days’, weeks’, or months’ notice. To prepare for a long deployment, it’s useful to put your belongings in storage for safekeeping. With the following advice, the moving process will be easier, and you’ll have peace of mind that your property will remain in good condition until you return.

3 Tips for Using Storage During Deployment

1. Choose A Climate-Controlled Unit

When exposed to humidity and fluctuating temperatures, some items are more susceptible to damage. Depending on what you plan to store, it’s best to invest in a climate-controlled unit. Since you could be gone during heatwaves and cold spells, keeping the unit dry and a consistent temperature will prevent electronics from overheating and short-circuiting, furniture from swelling and splintering, book pages from yellowing, and additional damage to valuable property.

2. Set Up Automatic Payments

When stationed in a foreign country for an extended period, you won’t be able to stop by the facility to drop off storage rental checks each month. With international postage, sending payments through the mail could also be costly.

That’s why you should choose a facility that allows renters to make automatic payments online. When the money is automatically taken out of your bank account each month, you won’t have to worry about forgetting. 

3. Look Into Additional Offers

Since you’ll likely be busy in the days leading up to the move, look to the storage provider for ways to cut down on stress. In addition to clean, well-maintained units, the company might sell packing supplies onsite. This can cut down on your to-do list by eliminating the need to go to multiple stores for boxes, locks, furniture covers, and anything else you might need.

If your home base is in Denton or Tarrant County in Texas, trust the professionals at Advantage Storage to keep your property safe during deployment. The facility provides month-to-month leases, storage insurance, climate-controlled units, and packing supplies at their more than 35 locations. See an overview of all the facility features on the company’s website and photos on Facebook. Call (972) 212-5225 to inquire about unit availability.