Storing your items at a storage facility is an all-around safe option. However, you can take some additional steps to strengthen the safety of your belongings further. Learn about some things you can do to keep your items even safer. 

Facility Selection

Always be selective about where you store your belongings. A property that has a controlled access system installed is ideal. Controlled access systems mean only tenants with a code can access the property, not intruders. If the property does not have an access unit, you can still keep your items protected. Consider electing a storage unit that is inside vs outside. The inside units are typically climate controlled and create a much greater hurdle for a possible intruder. 

Safe Access Practices

It is equally helpful to exercise safe access practices for the unit. When possible, avoid visiting the unit late at night. Storage facilities pride themselves on keeping their customers safe, but when it is late and dark outside, there is a lot that can happen. Vising the complex during the day when there is activity is often safer. It is also important to double-check your lock before leaving. When you are in a rush, it is easy not to properly secure the unit. 

Insurance Coverage

Again, storage facilities work hard to protect their tenants and belongings, but sometimes things happen beyond their control, such as a natural disaster. A flood, tornado, or another weather event can lead to damage to the property, which could also result in damage to your property. An insurance policy for your stored belongings will help ensure you can seek reimbursement for any repairs or replacements that you need. You can speak with someone at the storage facility to learn more about coverage. 

Contact Card

It might not seem like an important step but be sure to provide the storage facility with the contact information of someone they can call in the event of an issue. If, for some reason, you are not in the condition to remember to pay your storage bill, the facility can contact this person to ensure your account is secured and not submitted into default status. If you do not have someone you want to list, signing up for automatic payments is another option. 

Keep all these factors in mind as you choose a unit and utilize your storage space to keep your items as protected as possible. To explore storage units, visit a storage facility in your area.