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Southwest Mobile Storage - Best Mobile Storage & Office Containers In Chandler, AZ

Southwest Mobile Storage is a family-owned shipping container business founded in 1995. Our strength for more than 25 years comes from the specialized knowledge and passion of our people, along with serving over 24,000 commercial, construction and residential customers. Our facility and expertise in maintaining, manufacturing, and delivering corrugated steel containers is unrivaled in the industry.

While the rental side of our business is regional with branches throughout the Southwest, our container sales and modification operations are nationwide and becoming global. Chandler, AZ offers a wide selection of portable offices and mobile storage containers you can rent, buy or modify.

Our experts in container rental, sales and customization are committed to providing you the highest quality and best experience from service to delivery - our reputation depends on it.

Whether your need is for storage, office space, moving, multi-purpose or custom use, we've got your back. Here's how:

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NO MATTER YOUR NEED, WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK.

STORE AT YOUR LOCATION

We bring your storage container to you for convenient, easy access at your home, business or jobsite. Plus, you'll get more choice in storage space and better security, for a fraction of the cost of a pod or add on building, saving money and energy.

STORE AT OUR LOCATION

Not enough room to keep a storage container at your business, home or construction site? No problem - we can store it for you. Plus, you get 70% more space and better security, for a fraction of the cost of public storage units.

CUSTOM STORAGE

Need a permanent storage solution for your business, residence or construction? We sell new and used shipping containers in many sizes with a variety of add-ons. Or customize a container to your specific storage needs with our certified fabrication experts.

LOCAL MOVE

Take your time packing with our moving containers. We'll deliver to your business or home and pick it up whenever you're ready to move. So, you don't have to stress about moving or making multiple trips in one day, like if you rented a moving truck.

LONG-DISTANCE MOVE

Our moving container solutions ensure the long-distance move of your home or business is highly efficient and affordable throughout the southwest. In fact, we usually cost 20%-40% less than full-service movers.

MOVING & STORAGE

We understand move-in and move-out dates might be different. We can store your moving container at our highly secure facilities until you're ready to move to your new home or business location, and you can conveniently access it at any time.

OFFICE USE

Whether you need a workspace, conference room, or other office requirement, our ground-mounted mobile offices meet any and all of your business needs. Plus, it's faster and easier than building additions.

BUSINESS USE

If you need your shipping container to serve multiple uses, such as office-storage combos, breakrooms and even utilities, we've got you covered. We'll modify a custom container to fit your business needs and bring your business to the next level

CUSTOM USE

We'll create a custom container to fit your unique needs anywhere in the US. With our container modification expertise, we make any idea a reality. From pop-up stores to multi-story structures, our unrivaled facilities and fabrication experts do it all.

You'll get your own dedicated storage and container expert to serve as your one point of contact for easy, convenient service you can trust.
With our wide selection of intermodal containers for sale and rent, you'll find exactly what you need, from size, to type and condition.
We maintain our rental fleet to the highest standard - our integrity depends on it.
Our certified, experienced Conex container modification experts have more than 500 years combined experience modifying ISO containers.
All of our containers come with high security dual-locking system for no additional charge, so you can rest assured your stored items stay safe and that you don't have to pay extra for it.
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At our unrivaled 90,000 sq ft indoor fabrication facility, ensuring your custom shipping container is made exactly to your specifications.
With our level of service, quality and expertise, you won't find a better value anywhere else.
Our portable offices include lighting and electrical outlets, internet hookups, HVAC and were crafted by our in-house steel container fabrication experts for top-quality construction.

Premium Quality - High Security

With Southwest Mobile Storage, you get much more than a POD or typical Conex box. You also get high security, unparalleled service and unmatched container modification expertise and facilities. No other company offers that much.

Shipping containers and storage containers come in a range of sizes. The most common external lengths are 20ft and 40ft with a width of 8ft. ISO Containers are typically 8ft 6in tall, but high cube containers are 9ft 6in tall. We also have steel containers in a variety of sizes from 10ft long to 45ft long to rent or buy, and we can modify shipping containers into any size you want.

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SMS Mobile Storage Containers have these high quality features:

1/8" thick steel plate bottom side rails
High strength steel supporting cross members
1 1/8" thick hardwood floor with galvanized self-tapping screws
16-gauge corrugated steel walls
16-gauge roof
270-degree swing cargo door(s)
High security dual-locking system*
Spot-grinded, primed & repainted with a beige high-grade water reducible alkyd direct-to-metal enamel*
* Comes standard on all rental units

SMS portable workspace containers have these structural features:

High security window bars, lever & deadbolt set with lock box
Studs & R-19 Insulation covered with wood paneling
1 1/8" marine board floor is covered with a durable single part gray epoxy coating
Dual pane low-E horizontal sliding windows with screens and miniblinds
18 Gauge steel polystyrene core 3-hour fire rated personnel door
All of our workspaces are manufactured in-house and arrive new or restored to factory specifications
Exterior load center operating on 100 Amp single phase 230 Volt power
Light switch, receptacles and 4' light fixtures; all wiring is Romex 12/2
CAT-6 voice and data lines with electrical junction box
HVAC units ranging from 1 ton to 2 ton on rentals; ability to customize up to 10 tons of cooling

Having flexible storage containers options is important, but security is crucial to protect your peace of mind and your possessions.

At Southwest Mobile Storage, we don't believe in leaving things to chance. We want you to rest easy knowing your inventory, documents, tools, equipment and other items are safe 24/7. That is why we equip SMS high-security slide bolt locking systems and lockboxes on our entire fleet of rental freight containers.

EVERY ONE OF OUR MOBILE STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR RENT IN Chandler, AZ, INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING SAFETY MEASURES:

High-security slide-bolt locking system and extra-long lock box, giving you twice the security and peace of mind.
No holes to ensure your rental shipping container is wind and water-tight.
No rust for your safety.
14-gauge corrugated steel for strength and reinforcement.

Contact us to speak with a helpful, friendly representative to better understand our full range of capabilities. We are happy to answer any questions you have, go over pricing and set up a time and place to deliver your Conex box. Our quotes are 100% free and you are under no obligation to pay for your consultation.

COMMERCIAL STORAGE CONTAINERS TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY IN Chandler, AZ

When you own a business or manage one, it's crucial to have efficient, affordable ways to store inventory and supplies, whether it's to grow your business or adapt to changes in the market, like the many caused by the pandemic.

Renting storage containers to keep at your business eliminates the cost and hassles of sending your staff to offsite storage facilities. Steel containers with roll up doors make storing and retrieving items faster and easier. Auto repair shops and other businesses that need easy access throughout the workday to secure storage for tools, parts, equipment or supplies find renting shipping containers to be the best solution for their business storage needs. Southwest Mobile Storage has your back.

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Renting portable offices gives your business more workspace, breakrooms, pop up stores, security booths and more, without the cost and red tape associated with constructing building additions. Plus, a steel storage container fits neatly into one parking space and provides much stronger security than Pods and way more convenience than self-storage units.

If you have a specific need, we can modify shipping containers to build whatever you need to grow your business. Whether it's a portable workspace to run your business, like a pop-up container bar, or a durable facility for scientific research, like a container laboratory, or even a container gym, our unrivaled fabrication facility and modification experts got you covered. Our full-time, in-house staff of certified welders, engineers, electricians, carpenters and painters have over 500 years combined experience modifying thousands of container projects for just about any business use you can imagine.

WHETHER YOUR BUSINESS IS COMMERCIAL, HEALTHCARE, GOVERNMENT OR EDUCATION, OR YOUR INTEREST IS TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY SHIPPING CONTAINERS, SMS HAS YOU COVERED:

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Offsite storage alternatives cause a mess of hassles and headaches. Expanding office space and storage capacity at your location saves time, money and hassle of making multiple trips offsite.
We offer more choice in security, size and features in steel Conex boxes or ISO shipping containers than a public storage unit or Pod for less cost and far greater service.
We offer flexible, month-to-month rental agreements and prorate by the day after your first 28-day billing cycle.
With us, you get a dedicated account manager you can rely on, so you can focus on running your business than waste time with a different person every time you call that doesn't know or care as much.
While other companies may have some staff for modifying containers, most outsource the work, so you don't know who is actually doing the modifications or how much they're marking up the price.
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When you modify a shipping container for your business, you won't have to worry about expensive, lengthy and complicated construction.
We have modified thousands of containers nationwide and internationally for more than 25 years for NASA, US Navy, GCP Applied Technologies, Helix and Sundt to name a few. And rent containers to Amazon, Walmart and many of other nationally recognized brands.
Our extensive staff makes it possible to custom build multiple projects simultaneously and our 90,000 sq ft indoor fabrication facility prevents contaminants from interfering with fabrication, which delivers better quality and precision.

HERE'S WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY A SHIPPING CONTAINER FOR YOUR HOME:

With an extensive in-house staff and 90,000 sq ft container modification facility, we're able to deliver consistently high quality and work on multiple projects simultaneously for a fast turnaround.

Other companies don't have the facility, staff or resources to modify shipping containers and will outsource the work to various shops who may not have the special experience or tools needed to modify the right way.

You can rest assured knowing your custom container is safe in our hands. Our certified weld and quality control inspectors ensure everything is structurally sound and built to your specifications through every step of the process.

Renting a moving container from us makes your move much less stressful because you won't have to rush to pack your whole house into a moving truck in one day. Instead, you can take your time packing over the course of a month.

Our ISO shipping containers are weatherproof and come with vault-like security, so you don't have to worry about theft or damage to your belongings.

You won't get that level of security from U-Haul or other moving truck companies.

Renting a storage container at your home keeps your belongings close and gives you convenient 24/7 access, so you're always able to retrieve the contents of your container when you need to.

We know move in and move out dates don't always line up. We can store your packed rental container at our secure facility until your new home is ready.

With our mobile storage containers for rent in Chandler, AZ, you can save up to 40% when compared to full-service long-distance movers, while gaining more flexibility in your schedule.

MOBILE STORAGE CONTAINERS & PORTABLE OFFICES TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY IN Chandler, AZ

We know your needs may change suddenly. With our extensive inventory and variety of sizes of portable offices and shipping containers to rent, buy or modify in Chandler, AZ, we provide fast service and the best value possible so it's easy for you to get whatever you need when you need it.

Renting storage containers and portable offices from us gives you more flexibility when it comes to your schedule and options. If you don't have enough space at your current location or simply would prefer offsite storage, you can keep your rental storage and office containers at your location or ours - whichever is most convenient for you. You also get more options to choose from when it comes to size and features, like portable offices with divided rooms for private meetings or office/storage combos for storage and office space in one container. All while costing a fraction of the price of a pod or self-storage facility.

You can also buy new or used freight containers from us and choose from a variety of add-ons, including lights, electricity, doors and windows. Or fully customize a shipping container to save time, money and energy by skipping the expensive, lengthy process of constructing building additions. We can modify a Conex box into whatever you can imagine for any use you need, from construction tool cribs to office buildings, monitoring stations, mobile communication towers and much more. The possibilities are endless.

HERE'S HOW WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK:

You'll never face hidden fees or surprises with us. We give you transparent billing up front at the best prices.

With us, you get a reliable, dedicated point of contact, who keeps you updated every step of the way. You can rest assured knowing you'll always get what you need, when you need it.

No other company has the breadth and depth of staff and experience that we do when it comes to modifying shipping containers. Our certified welders, engineers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters and painters have more than 500 years of combined experience in fabricating custom steel containers.

We prorate your rent by the day after the first 28-day billing cycle, so you don't have to pay for a full month when you only have your mobile containers and offices for a few days.

While other companies may be able to do small container modifications, most don't have an in-house fabrication staff or 90,000 sq ft fabrication facility like we do. As a result, they outsource the work on your custom container, so you don't know who's actually building it.

Rest assured knowing your modified shipping container will be built to the highest quality standards. Our certified weld and quality control inspectors check every step of the fabrication process to ensure everything is structurally sound and built to your specifications.

HOW RENTING A STORAGE CONTAINER AND MOBILE OFFICE WORKS

Whether you're in need of a storage container for your commercial business, a portable office for your construction site, or a moving container for your home, our process is simple and straightforward.

Choose Your Container

Choose the mobile storage solution that works best for your needs. In this step, you will let us know the number of containers you need, their sizes and what types of doors to equip.

Choose Your Options

Let us know if you would like to add any of our rental options, like a folding table or shelving.

Choose Your Security

Choose from padlocks, puck locks and other enhanced security options. All of our storage containers come standard with dual-locking, vault-like security.

Choose Your Delivery Timeframe

You can expect standard delivery within 3-5 days of your order. If you need expedited delivery, we will do everything in our power to accommodate your needs.

Pick-Up Planning

Do you need to keep your shipping container at our location? Prefer to have our team deliver your packed container to a location of your choice? Let us know, and we'll be by your side to work out the logistics.

HOW RENTING A STORAGE CONTAINER AND MOBILE OFFICE WORKS

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DETERMINE DESTINATION

Let our team know where we should deliver your mobile storage container for rent in Chandler, AZ. Be sure to let us know if there are any special conditions that might prevent our drivers from entering your chosen destination. Before you schedule your delivery, let us know which direction you would like the doors of your container to face.

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SCHEDULE DATE & TIME

Our drivers can deliver your storage container Monday-Friday, between the hours of 6AM and 2PM local time. Our two-hour delivery window is the most precise in the industry. If you desire another delivery time outside of our standard delivery options, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. As a courtesy, our driver will call you at least 30 minutes before they arrive at your drop-off destination.

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PREPARE FOR YOUR MOBILE STORAGE CONTAINER DELIVERY

Before we deliver your Conex box, prepare your delivery area by ensuring that there are no low overhangs, arches, wires, trees or any other obstacles that could interfere with your delivery. It's a good idea to mark the space where you would like your steel container placed.

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DELIVERY & SETUP

When our driver arrives, they will back our truck into the space where you would like your shipping container placed. Once we arrive, we will ensure that your container is delivered safely and securely. If placed on asphalt or pavement, we will use wood dunnage pads to make sure your ground surface is protected and the container is level.

HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT MOBILE CONTAINERS TO Rent, Buy OR Modify IN Chandler, AZ?

Check out our FAQ page or reach out to our helpful customer service team today @

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No Worries Rooter, a 5-Star Plumbing Company, Now Offering Comprehensive Plumbing Services in Chandler, Arizona

No Worries Rooter, a leading plumbing company, has announced the launch of its new and comprehensive plumbing services in Chandler, Arizona.CHANDLER, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- No Worries Rooter, a leading plumbing company, has announced the launch of its new and comprehensive plumbing services in Chandler, Arizona. The company is well-known for its exceptional plumbing services, and adding new plumbing, drain, ...

No Worries Rooter, a leading plumbing company, has announced the launch of its new and comprehensive plumbing services in Chandler, Arizona.

CHANDLER, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- No Worries Rooter, a leading plumbing company, has announced the launch of its new and comprehensive plumbing services in Chandler, Arizona. The company is well-known for its exceptional plumbing services, and adding new plumbing, drain, leak detection and repair, and water damage clean-up services only strengthens its reputation.

With a team of highly skilled and experienced plumbing professionals, No Worries Rooter is committed to providing the highest quality plumbing services to homeowners and businesses in Chandler and the surrounding areas. The company uses the latest tools and equipment to ensure its services are top-notch and up-to-date with industry standards.

The new services offered by No Worries Rooter include the following: New plumbing installation: The company's expert plumbers can handle any new plumbing installation, from faucets and fixtures to entire plumbing systems.

Drain services: No Worries Rooter provides a full range of drain services, including cleaning, repair, and replacement. Its team of experts uses the latest tools and techniques to ensure that drains are flowing smoothly and efficiently.

Leak detection and repair: No Worries Rooter offers leak detection and repair services to help homeowners and businesses prevent water damage and reduce water waste. The company's professionals use advanced techniques to quickly and accurately detect leaks and have the expertise to repair them quickly and effectively.

Water damage clean-up: Time is of the essence when water damage occurs. No Worries Rooter's water damage clean-up services are available 24/7 to help homeowners and businesses recover from water damage quickly and effectively. The company's professionals use state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to remove water, dry out the affected areas, and prevent mold growth.

"We're excited to announce the launch of our new plumbing services in Chandler," said No Worries Rooter owner Joe Quezada. "We're committed to providing our customers the highest quality plumbing services, and we're confident that our new services will help us serve them even better. Whether you need a new plumbing installation, drain services, leak detection and repair, or water damage clean up, No Worries Rooter has the expertise and experience to get the job done right."

No Worries Rooter has built a reputation for its exceptional customer service and attention to detail, and its team of professionals is dedicated to providing the best possible experience to each and every customer. The company is licensed, bonded, and insured, and it offers competitive pricing and a satisfaction guarantee on all of its services.

For more information about No Worries Rooter and its comprehensive plumbing services in Chandler, please visit noworriesrooter.com or call 480-405-4497.

Daryl Quezada No Worries Rooter, LLC +1 4804054497 email us here Visit us on social media: Facebook Twitter YouTube

Google Fiber plans expansion into Chandler as high-speed internet wars heat up

CHANDLER, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- More folks in the East Valley are about to get more options for high-speed internet.Google Fiber has announced that it has reached a license agreement with the City of Chandler to bring its fiber-optic service to residents soon. That agreement comes on the heels of recent expansions announced by the ...

CHANDLER, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- More folks in the East Valley are about to get more options for high-speed internet.

Google Fiber has announced that it has reached a license agreement with the City of Chandler to bring its fiber-optic service to residents soon. That agreement comes on the heels of recent expansions announced by the City of Mesa and a few other western U.S. cities.

Late last year, Arizona’s Family reported that construction was already underway to bring the service to Mesa. In an interview, last November, Mesa Mayor John Giles said it’s important to keep the city ahead of the curve regarding technology. “Optic Fiber, that’s the technology that we are all going to be using for decades to come,” the mayor said. “This is going to ‘future proof’ our community because all new technology that will come in the next several years--they’ll be using this fiber.”

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This isn’t the first time Google has tried to bring its lightning-fast internet service to the Valley. In 2014, Google tried to bring fiber to Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale. Though at that time, Google had secured the proper licenses, it abandoned its plans after Cox Communications filed a lawsuit against the City of Tempe, claiming city officials created a new license category that was more favorable than the license Cox is required to hold. Atlanta-based Cox Communications is the third-largest cable TV, and internet company in the United States. It’s also the only cable TV provider in the Phoenix metro.

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Just over 60% of Arizona is served by Cox and Lumen (d.b.a Centurylink). According to a recent survey by the FCC, only half of Arizona has access to an internet speed of 1 gigabit or above. Google says Chandler residents can expect service in select neighborhoods in early 2024. The City of Mesa expects city-wide service by 2027.

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McCarthy opens Innovation and Craft Workforce Center in Chandler

McCarthy Building Companies Inc. unveiled its new multifunctional Innovation and Craft Workforce Center (ICWC) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The facility serves as home to the firm’s craft workforce training, providing career development opportunities for those in the trades and the next generation of craft workers.DEEPER DIVE: ...

McCarthy Building Companies Inc. unveiled its new multifunctional Innovation and Craft Workforce Center (ICWC) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The facility serves as home to the firm’s craft workforce training, providing career development opportunities for those in the trades and the next generation of craft workers.

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The 40,000-square-foot, two-story facility, located at 411 N. Roosevelt Ave. in Chandler, Ariz., serves the firm’s approximately 500 Arizona-based and 2,000 regional craft professionals and trade partners. It will be utilized to conduct discipline-specific craft training; prefabricate and modularize components for installation on McCarthy projects; provide space for McCarthy’s craft-focused teams; and to house equipment. The ICWC also includes the firm’s integrated design department, self-perform teams, the solar group’s O&M control center, an equipment maintenance and storage area, additional office space, and an outside yard featuring a BBQ /dining area for team-building events.

The facility will also support the development of Arizona’s future construction trade workforce through partnering with local Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, such as the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT), Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC), ACE Mentor Program of America, and various other K-12 and college programs.

“The need to develop a more robust skilled craft workforce has intensified in recent years with the population growth in Arizona and across the Southwest, requiring communities to expand on the construction of critical infrastructure and facilities,” said Justin Kelton, president of McCarthy’s Southwest region. “With our new best-in-class Innovation and Craft Workforce Center, McCarthy is doubling down on its commitment to our craft professionals and helping to train the next generation of those skilled in the trades, while also providing our clients with value-add innovations that improve their projects.”

According to the National Center for Construction Education & Research, the U.S. currently lacks approximately 430,000 construction workers. Moreover, 80% of construction employers struggle to fill hourly craft jobs or salaried professional positions (Associated General Contractors). Due to this workforce shortage, craft professionals can find competitive pay in the construction industry. In fact, workers in construction now earn an average of 18.1% more per hour than in the private sector as a whole (AGC).

The ICWC expands McCarthy’s construction teams focused on various aspects of the construction process while fostering an environment for innovation through collaboration, and scaling the solutions to bring them to market. The ICWC combines teams in multiple areas, including:

Integrated Design: Collection of construction project information in design management for analysis and adjustments to processes and tools that can be applied to all construction delivery methods and training project teams to offer value-add innovations to client projects.

Self-Perform: Concrete, mechanical, electrical, and carpentry self-perform teams support McCarthy’s delivery of self-perform preconstruction and construction services on projects in the Southwest region, aiding in quality and scheduling.

Virtual Design and Construction (VDC): Utilization of advanced technology to allow a design and construction team to estimate, coordinate, plan and build projects in the virtual space, long before construction begins. This provides a clear picture of the project and the best way to proceed with construction, budgeting, scheduling, logistics and safety.

Prefabrication: A dedicated warehouse space for teams to prefabricate construction materials and deliverables for McCarthy’s projects across the Southwest region.

Solar Operations & Management Center: For the monitoring, controlling, and facilitating of day-to-day operations and performance of McCarthy constructed solar fields across the country. From the center, the team proactively and remotely detects and corrects performance shortfalls before they impact the performance of solar projects.

McCarthy collaborated with design partner, DLR Group, to reimagine the space at ICWC into a place that celebrates craft workforce development and innovation. The interior scope of this project included renovation of 32,000 square feet of office/training space and 8,000 square-feet of warehouse/ prefabrication space. The new facility expands McCarthy’s Arizona operations into the East Valley, marking the company’s third facility in the state. McCarthy also has facilities in Phoenix and Flagstaff, Ariz.

Chandler's Sunset Library thriving one year after re-opening following explosion

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CHANDLER, AZ — When an explosion rocked a strip mall in Chandler, four people were hurt and several businesses, including the Sunset Library, were damaged.

"It was kind of scary because it was right near my house and everybody was talking about it,” said Conner Chaires.

Workers inside the library scrambled to figure out what had happened.

"I remember a lot of confusion, you know? It is one of those things that you have no frame of reference. You don't know what just happened,” said Branch Manager Debe Moreno.

Moreno says she was working in an office, in August 2021, against the wall closest to the print shop where that explosion happened.

"Yeah, yeah! It was adrenaline. It was just, you know, you've got to do what you've got to do. You've got to get the people out. You've got to figure out what's going on,” added Moreno.

The damage forced the library to cut back on some services, move staff to Chandler's other three libraries and make repairs.

"They had to replace the roof, all of the ceiling tiles, all of the lighting, damage to the floor. There was a water pipe broken,” added Moreno.

On Valentine's Day last year, the library re-opened.

"It was fantastic opening up that day. The community came back in and they were so happy to see us. We had a big 'Love Your Library' display on the wall that day,” added Moreno.

Moreno walked ABC15 to the wall that was duplicated for Valentine's Day this year.

“The day we re-opened, it was very important to us we share with our community how much we love them and miss them,” added Moreno. "And, then, it kind of turned into a message from the community to us about how much they missed being here and they missed us."

As for the books lost in the blast, the community helped the library replace them.

"They did a day at Barnes and Noble. They did a day here in the parking lot. They came and donated hundreds and hundreds of books,” added Moreno.

While the library is back to being fully operational, as it was before the nearby explosion, the branch manager says now the library is even better than before. And, there is more to come.

"We've just had all of our patio re-done, ADA ramp put in, stairs put in, we are getting benches, a shade canopy, and creating space where we can do programming out on the patio,” added Moreno.

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Bike with the Mayor at Chandler’s 15th Annual Family Bike Ride on April 1

CHANDLER, Ariz - Chandler residents are invited to join Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke for a fun and leisurely bike ride along the scenic Paseo Trail during the 15th annual Chandler Family Bike Ride on Saturday, April 1, 2023.This 7.8-mile ride is held in conjunction with Valley Bike Month (April) and will start at 8:30 a.m. at Chandler’s Park & Ride lot, 2100 S. Hamilton St., which is...

CHANDLER, Ariz - Chandler residents are invited to join Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke for a fun and leisurely bike ride along the scenic Paseo Trail during the 15th annual Chandler Family Bike Ride on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

This 7.8-mile ride is held in conjunction with Valley Bike Month (April) and will start at 8:30 a.m. at Chandler’s Park & Ride lot, 2100 S. Hamilton St., which is on the southwest corner of Germann and Hamilton streets, in Tumbleweed Park. The riders will travel east through the park to the Paseo Trail, then ride north along the Consolidated Canal to Tibshraeny Park, followed by a ride back to Tumbleweed Park.

Family Bike Ride participants will receive a free t-shirt while supplies last, and there will be light refreshments, along with information about bicycle safety, transit services and related topics. Plus, when finished, everyone from the Bike Ride will receive a free Kona Ice treat.

Check in and activities begin at 7:30 a.m. From 7:30-8:30 a.m. youth can participate in a Safety Bike Rodeo hosted by Phoenix Children’s Hospital, featuring a bicycle safety course where young cyclists are shown where and how to apply bike safety rules.

Bobs’ Free Bikes will be on-site to collect unwanted bicycles to be repaired and recycled back to children in the community. Whether you are participating in the Family Bike Ride or not, help create magic in the life of a child by dropping your donated bike at the Chandler Park and Ride on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.

All participants are asked to pre-register online. All riders must wear helmets.

If you’re not able to attend the community event or would rather ride in the comfort of your own neighborhood or park, the City will also offer a virtual bike event from March 27 through April 2. Grab your family and friends and ride anytime during the weeklong event. Virtual riders who pre-register will receive a free t-shirt, while supplies last.

“This year is our 15th annual ride and I’ve enjoyed seeing it grow and develop into an even bigger and better event.” Mayor Hartke said. “I’ve made this ride a priority every year. It provides families and businesses with a great opportunity to come together to exercise, make new friends and to celebrate bicycling in Chandler.”

The Chandler Family Bike Ride is presented by the City’s Transportation Policy Division, with support from various City departments. We thank this year’s Chandler Family Bike Ride partners: SRP, Global Bikes, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Chandler BMX, Pedal Haus, Rob Dollar Foundation, Valley Metro, Kiwanis Club of Chandler and Kona Ice.

For more information, contact Nancy Jackson at 480-782-3442 or nancy.jackson@chandleraz.gov.

Media contact: Jennifer Honea Public Information Officer 480-782-2228

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