Only you can decide if following through with a planned move during this time is the right decision for you and your family. If you do, though, you have the peace of mind knowing that 1-800-PACK-RAT values the safety of our employees and customers first in all situations and has been deemed an essential business in the transportation and logistics industries. During this unprecedented time, we have received inquiries about your moving and storage orders. While the situation is fluid, please know that we are ready to deliver on your moving and storage needs, whatever they may be.
We have a few items below for you to keep in mind if you are packing, storing or moving during the current pandemic:
Always Check the Latest Government Advisories
1-800-PACK-RAT is available to assist with your moving and storage needs, but will always adhere to local, state and federal advisories, as should you. Please stay informed of any and all local and federal restrictions as it pertains to the health and well-being of you and your community. If anything affects 1-800-PACK-RAT’s ability to fulfill your moving and storage order, we will contact you immediately.
Sanitize and Clean
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have a comprehensive guide for cleaning and disinfecting your home. These measures should be taken on a regular basis at home, but especially so when packing for moving or storage. In addition to sanitizing all your things prior to packing, you should wipe down any packing materials and boxes, as well. Overprotection and overcleaning are a good idea during a time like this.
Our Container Safety Protocols
When your unit is delivered to your home, know that our drivers have been thoroughly educated on best practices to keep both themselves and you safe. We are currently cleaning each door and handle of our containers before they reach you for use. We also recommend cleaning the door handles frequently once you obtain your container(s) per CDC guidelines on hygiene. Once again, overcleaning is not a bad thing.
Hiring Professional Labor Assistance
Not everyone can do a move on their own, so hiring labor assistance may be necessary. If you do, be sure whatever company you are using is very safety cautious. When reaching out to a professional labor provider, be sure to ask what their policies are in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. Are their workers utilizing masks, gloves, taking regular health screenings, etc? These are all vital questions that any professional labor provider should be happy to answer for you. Learn more about how you can hire help by visiting our partner Hire A Helper and check out a blog they recently did on the topic.
Driver Safety Protocols During Delivery and Pickup
The safety of our employees, you, and your belongings is vital to 1-800-PACK-RAT. We work hard each day to ensure your belongings reach their destination the same way you packed it. We are also working hard to ensure our drivers are utilizing proper hygiene techniques while in the field. All our drivers are equipped with hand sanitizer and gloves to minimize as much as possible any potential impact on themselves and others. We are monitoring the health of our drivers, as well, and following established guidelines in the case of any illness.
We also ask that you also practice the CDC-recommended social distancing guidelines during the delivery and pickup of your containers.
Be Aware of 1-800-PACK-RAT Guidelines While Your Container is in Our Care
One of the best things about using a mobile moving and storage solution is that only you touch your things and only you are in the unit during the time it is rented. Only you have the key to your unit. Likewise, once the unit is picked up, contact with the container is minimized. All our warehouse employees and drivers are utilizing sterile gloves while handling your container and none of them will enter your container.
1-800-PACK-RAT is fully committed to the safety of our employees, our customers and their things. Whether you already had a local or long-distance move planned, need emergency storage or are utilizing 1-800-PACK-RAT’s portable storage containers in other innovative ways during this time, we are here. We are open. We are committed to serving our communities.
Please keep up to date with local, state and federal guidelines, and check back to our website for FAQ’s about how we are approaching the Coronavirus pandemic, as well as any updates on our facility operations.