The Importance of Security and Safety in a Storage Facility
Whether you’re moving, relocating for work, taking a year to travel, or have simply run out of space in your home, storing your belongings in a storage facility like Mini-Entrepôts Sauvegarde should be considered a viable solution for all your storage needs. Of course, the importance of security and safety in a storage facility will be a chief concern to those storing their possessions there, particularly in regard to damage or theft. Rest assured, with a little careful planning and packing on your part, and trust in Mini-Entrepôts Sauvegarde’s formidable, state-of-the-art security systems and features, your cherished belongings will be even safer than they are in your home!
Self-Preparation for Security and Safety in a Storage Facility
Security and safety in a storage facility begin before you even move one item, with the careful planning of the packaging and organization of your belongings within the unit itself. As well, you may want to consider a climate-controlled unit to protect sensitive items from humidity and potential corrosion, rust, or decay.
Practice Proper Packaging
Protecting your belongings from any potential damage while in storage begins with their proper packaging. Now is not the time to go cheap; if you truly want to safeguard your possessions, spring for high-quality packing materials like bubble wrap, heavy plastic and transparent bins, sturdy shelving, heavy comforters and blankets, and thick plastic covering.
For big-ticket items like furniture or kitchen appliances, it’s advisable to cover the entire surface of the piece with heavy blankets and plastic covering. If covering the whole item is too laborious or expensive, make sure you cover decorative surfaces and corners to avoid scratches and nicks.
For smaller and fragile items made of glass or porcelain (like kitchenware, liquor bottles, art pieces, knickknacks, etc.), it’s best to wrap them with bubble wrap and place them in a plastic bin. Use newspaper or packing paper in between the items to both cushion them and give support in case the bin is jostled or moved too quickly.
Finally, when stacking bins and/or boxes, remember to place the heavier boxes at the bottom of the stack and the lighter ones on the top. This will ensure the stability of the column and safeguard against tipping. Also, consider placing your belongings on pallets to protect against leaks, flooding, and any form of water damage.
Organization is Key
Another, not-so-obvious contributor to security and safety in a storage facility is a comprehensive organization of your belongings within the storage unit. Knowing exactly where your items are and having them easily accessible means that you won’t have to hastily move containers, bins, and boxes looking for something, drastically reducing the chances of breakage or damage.
- Start by visibly labeling your boxes and containers of their contents, ensuring everything contained within is itemized on the label.
- Create a master list of everything that is in your storage unit, keeping one hard copy in the unit and one at home.
- Create walking spaces between columns of bins/containers/boxes and big-ticket items like appliances and furniture, for facilitated access.
- Place shelving units along the back or side wall of the unit for smaller bins/containers/boxes and items.
- Place frequently accessed items towards the front of the unit and less frequently accessed items towards the back. This will allow easier access to items you regularly need while protecting those you don’t.
Consider A Climate-Controlled Unit
Just as in your home, sensitive items like paper documents, books and magazines, wooden and antique furniture, electronics, and non-stainless steel or aluminum metals can be susceptible to temperature changes and humidity. In these conditions, mould and rust can destroy your precious belongings, to say nothing of warping wood and corroding other materials.
Thankfully, climate-controlled storage units provide a stable temperature and humidity level all year round. For optimal security and safety in a storage facility, consider renting a climate-controlled unit. This way, your belongings won’t be subject to the potential corrosion and degradation that changes in temperature and humidity can inflict.
Security and Safety Features of a Reliable Storage Facility
Now that you’ve done everything possible to ensure your belongings won’t get damaged, it’s time to put your trust in Mini-Entrepôts Sauvegarde to make sure that they are safe from theft. Our extensive and state-of-the-art security features will have you sleeping easy, knowing that your prized possessions are safe and secure.
Solid and Secure Construction
Every one of Mini-Entrepôts Sauvegarde’s storage units is constructed out of solid steel and reinforced with concrete, making them virtually impenetrable. This not only makes them safe from forced entry, but the sturdy construction ensures that the contents of the unit will be safe in the unlikely event of the building’s structural failure or an earthquake. The thick, multi-layered, steel-and-concrete construction is also an effective barrier against fire. For security and safety in a storage facility, our design has you covered!
State-of-the-Art Security and Safety Equipment
Mini-Entrepôts Sauvegarde has spared no expense in arming its facility and its surrounding environs with the latest state-of-the-art digital surveillance cameras and lighting fixtures. No square inch of our facility and its perimeter is beyond being monitored around the clock, in crystal-clear resolution, making any shady or nefarious movements obsolete. Our footage is recorded and archived, and is available upon request, providing added peace of mind.
Digital Access Codes
When it comes to security and safety in a storage facility, physical locks are a thing of the past. After all, they can easily be broken, picked, or have their combination cracked.
To ensure maximum security, each of our storage units is locked with a unique digital access code that is only shared with the client. This way, you and only you know your code, making unauthorized access impossible for anyone without it. That having been said, it’s advisable to keep your code private and share it only with those in whom you have complete trust, if you even need to at all – the fewer people who know the code, the safer your unit will be!
24-Hour Central Monitoring and Rapid Response
Security and safety in a storage facility like Mini-Entrepôts Sauvegarde is monitored from a central location 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. When accessing our storage facilities, our monitoring system reads each person who enters the building and gives them their specific level of access: no unauthorized entry is tolerated!
In the unlikely event of an occurrence, our security system is directly connected to our alarm company, local police stations, and nearby fire departments. A rapid-quick, on-site, emergency response will be available in minutes!
For more information about security and safety in a storage facility or to inquire about unit sizes, rates, and other services, contact Mini-Entrepôts Sauvegarde today.