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• Self -storage facilities are quiet • They provide an excellent buffer between zones • They create very little traffic • They have little impact on utilities • They have no impact on schools • They provide a good tax revenue • They provide a community service U-Haul Moving and Storage is a convenience business. Our philosophy is to place U- Haul stores in high growth residential areas, where we fill a need for our products and services. Customers are made aware of the U-Haul store, primarily via drive -by awareness, much like that of a convenience store, restaurant or hardware store. Attractive imaging and brand name recognition bring in area residents by our measures, those who live within a four -mile radius of the center. The U-Haul Store: U-Haul stores characteristically serve the do-it-yourself household customer. The U-Haul Store will be staffed with 10-15 employees, both full-time and part-time. Families will generally arrive in their own automobiles, enter the showroom and may choose from a variety of products and services offered there. When situated near public transit, approximately 50% of those families utilize alternative transportation to access U-Haul equipment and services. • Families typically use U-Haul Self -Storage rooms to store furniture, household goods, sporting equipment, or holiday decorations. During transition periods between moves, moving to a smaller home, combining households, or clearing away clutter to prepare a home for sale, storage customers will typically rent a room for a period of two months to one year. • U-Haul stores also provide truck and trailer sharing for household moving, either in -town or across country. • Families who need packing supplies in advance of a move or to ship personal packages can choose from a variety of retail sales items, including cartons, tape and sustainable packing materials. • Families who tow U-Haul trailers, boats, or recreational trailers can select, and have installed, the hitch and towing packages that best meet their needs. • Moving and storage are synergistic businesses. Over half of our storage customers tell us they used U-Haul storage because of a household move. Customers will typically use U-Haul equipment or their personal vehicle to approach the loading area and enter the building through the singular customer access. All new U-Haul stores are designed with interior storage room access, giving the customer the