Storm Damage Cleanup in West Memphis: How Self Storage Can Help You Recover Faster

This spring, Mother Nature really showed off—just maybe not in the way we hoped. West Memphis and nearby communities got hit with a deluge of record-breaking rainfall, turning front yards into ponds and basements into, well… indoor wading pools. With over 10 inches of rain falling in some areas, it’s safe to say this storm made quite the splash.

But if there’s one thing we know about the people of West Memphis, Marion, Hughes, and the surrounding towns—it’s that we’re as strong as we are soaked. And now that the clouds have cleared, it’s time to roll up our sleeves, grab some fans, and start putting things back together—one dry square foot at a time.

Whether you’re handling the cleanup yourself or calling in the pros with the fancy water-sucking gadgets, here’s how Better Self Storage can help make the restoration process easier (and a little less chaotic).

DIY or Pro Help—Storage Makes Life Easier Either Way

Flood restoration is no picnic (unless you count soggy carpet as a picnic blanket). It’s messy, stressful, and often leaves you with the question: Where do I even put all this stuff?

The answer? Self storage. Clean, convenient, and actually dry. It gives you space to breathe, space to work, and most importantly—space to stack all your boxes without building a living room fort.

Doing It Yourself? Here’s How Storage Has Your Back

If you’re the hands-on, toolbox-in-one-hand-shop-vac-in-the-other type, a storage unit can be your sidekick:

• Clear the room fast so you can rip up carpet like a DIY legend
• Make room for fans, heaters, and air movers (a.k.a. your new best friends)Avoid accidental juggling acts with furniture stacked on top of each other
• Stay organized while you go full-on fixer-upper mode

Bonus: it keeps your home from looking like a moving truck exploded in it.

Calling the Pros? Make Their Job Smoother

Restoration crews are amazing—but even superheroes need a little elbow room. Help them help you by using self storage to:

• Empty out flood-affected spaces for faster, safer repairs
• Keep your belongings out of the chaos during demo day
• Give your contractors a clear path to work their magic
• Cut down on project time so your home gets back to normal sooner

Most contractors will tell you: if your stuff’s out of the way, their job gets done faster—and your home gets back to normal sooner.

How to Use Storage Without Losing Your Mind

Here’s your simple step-by-step for using a storage unit like a total pro:

1. Start with the wettest zones—furniture, rugs, anything soaked
2. Sort and store—keep what you can, toss what you can’t
3. Use boxes, bins, and labels—no mystery boxes allowed
4. Leave a little walkway for rotating things in and out
5. Celebrate your organization skills with a well-earned iced tea

The Better Self Storage Advantage

We know you're juggling a lot right now—insurance claims, contractors, cleanup, and maybe a little chaos at home. That’s why we’re doing what we can to help:

✅ Clean and convenient storage units (because nobody wants to store their stuff in a swamp)

✅ Early and late access to work around your schedule

✅ Flexible, month-to-month options—no long-term commitment required

✅ And here’s a big one:

👉 We’re offering the first month free on most units,  because we know insurance payouts can take a minute—and your recovery shouldn’t have to wait.

To Our West Memphis Neighbors—We’ve Got You

This storm hit hard, but our community is even tougher. We’ve seen neighbors helping neighbors, local crews working around the clock, and families doing their best to bounce back—and we are so proud to be part of it.

Whether you need space to store your furniture, boxes, memories, or just a little peace of mind—we’re here for you.

Need storage fast?

Give us a call or stop by Better Self Storage. We’re ready to help you get back on your feet—with a dry space, a friendly smile, and your first month free.