As of the end of 2013, there were nearly 2.3 billion square feet of rentable self-storage space in the U.S. Almost 9% of American households were renting a unit, an increase of almost 3% from the previous year. As our families, businesses, and hobbies increase in size, we may find ourselves in need of a little extra room for all that stuff. If you partner with a reputable, quality self-store facility, you can rest at ease knowing your items will be protected as much as possible. But there are times when things happen, and in those cases, a little extra protection may be necessary. Do you need insurance for the items you will keep in your Chatsworth self-storage unit? The VP for the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) says that if something is valuable enough to store, it should also be protected with insurance. Accidents happen, and it is better to be insured than face an unprotected loss of valuables. Opinions vary on this issue, but if you are thinking of purchasing an insurance policy for the items you keep in storage, there are some things you need to know. Contact your personal insurance agent and ask if your personal possessions are covered in the event they are damaged away from your place of residence. If your possessions are covered under your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy, take time to understand the coverage for those items. Make sure you know the deductibles and policy limits, and always feel free to ask your agent if you are unclear on anything. If your insurance policy does not cover items in your Chatsworth storage unit, check with the storage facility itself. The I.I.I. recommends being aware of what losses are covered by the facility in the event of a fire, tornado, or theft. No matter how your possessions are covered, create a personal and detailed inventory of everything in your storage unit, including estimated value. In the event of an emergency, an inventory can serve as an important document for insurance purposes. Your Chatsworth self-storage facility offers our tenants quality security features such as: 24-hour video recording Electronic gated access PIN code required for entrance and exit On-site resident manager Any storage unit you decide to partner with needs to make your security and the safety of your items the first priority. Do not hesitate to ask about safety measures when you visit a self-storage facility, as well as pest control and climate-controlled units. Keeping your valuables secure is our goal, and we hope you partner with us as your Chatsworth self-storage experts! To store your items safely and securely contact your local US Storage Center in Chatsworth today! US Storage Centers 9818 De Soto Avenue Chatsworth , CA 91311 (818) 600-4527
