PODS® of Albany to help New York Department of Homeland Security’s undercover mission, Nov. 16

Nov. 12, 2012 - PRLog -- (ALBANY, N.Y.) – PODS of Albany a moving and storage company, has teamed up with the State of New York's division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services for a live training session as 20 canines from all over the U.S. will search for “victims” on Friday, Nov. 16, from 7 – 9 p.m. at the PODS of Albany’s climate-controlled storage facility. The facility is located at 2 Van Buren Blvd., Bldg. 21, Guilderland Center, N.Y.

The public is encouraged to come and watch the entertaining, one-of-a-kind live demonstration as canines will search for the helpless “victims” in the 28,000 square-foot facility. The “victims,” who are sorority girls attending the University of Albany – SUNY, will hide inside, outside and in between the 60 - 70 safe and secure PODS® containers while the canines attempt to track them down.

“We are honored to be a part of the New York Homeland Security’s canine demonstration,” said David Tracey, general manager for PODS of Albany. “These dogs serve as hard-workers in a variety of conditions and our storage facility has enough space for the canines to train and learn the ropes to help someone in need.”

With the recent flooding from Superstorm Sandy, one of the canines that will participate in the training was able to locate an elderly couple who were still alive in an apartment complex in Long Island, N.Y.

“We currently have six canines that work with the New York Homeland Security division and are excited to get the other 20 canines trained so that they can do a service by helpings others,” said Gregory Gould, New York Homeland Security canine handler. “We thank PODS for letting us use their storage facility for our canines to train and serve as one of the best in the nation.”

About Storage Mobility

Storage Mobility, Inc. has served the storage and moving needs of residents and businesses across the country since 2004. Headquartered in Glendale, Calif., Storage Mobility has 21 locations in California (Riverside, Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, Sacramento, Benicia, Santa Rosa and Salinas), Spokane, WA, Boise, ID, Salt Lake City, UT, Boulder, Colo., Albuquerque, NM, Reno, Nev., New York (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany) and Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Scranton). As the nation’s largest franchisee of PODS the company owns more than 8,800 PODS® branded containers and employs approximately 100 people.

In addition to providing exceptional moving and storage services, Storage Mobility gives back to the communities it serves and supports numerous charities and community events to enrich the lives of children and families on a local level.

About PODS Enterprises, Inc.

Founded in 1998, PODS currently provides moving and storage services to a population of more than 250,000,000 million consumers and businesses, in 48 U.S. states, Canada, Australia and the U.K., through its company-owned and independent franchise network. To date, the PODS network has completed more than 400,000 long-distance relocations, exceeded 2,000,000 million deliveries and has over 145,000 PODS® containers in service.

PODS® secure containers are constructed of a steel frame and are available in three sizes: approximately 7-by-7-by-8 feet, 12-by-8-by-8 feet and 16-by-8-by-8 feet. The 12-foot and 16-foot containers have been tested to withstand winds of more than 110-mph when partially loaded. Newer PODS® containers have the same steel frame construction but are completely recyclable panels made of steel skins and a high-density polyethylene core. For more information or to schedule service, visit PODS.com or call 800-776-7637.