There’s a moment when you lock your storage unit and walk away, a moment where you assume—without thinking about it too much—that everything inside will be exactly as you left it when you return. That’s the deal, right? You pay for the space, put your stuff in it, and the universe agrees to leave it untouched until you come back.
But the world doesn’t work like that. Things get lost. Things get stolen. Things deteriorate. Security is not just a feature—it’s the foundation.
At Red & Blue Storage in Baton Rouge, security isn’t an add-on, a marketing buzzword, or a vague promise. It’s the difference between a place where your belongings are actually safe and a place where you just hope they will be. And as anyone who has ever experienced a break-in, a data breach, or even just a missing set of keys knows, hope is a fragile thing.
There’s a version of reality where everything goes according to plan. In this version, storage facilities are just quiet places where people store Christmas decorations, old furniture, and the things they swear they’ll sell someday but never actually do. No one breaks in. No one tries to sneak past the gate. No one steals anything because why would they?
And then there’s this version of reality. The one where people look for easy targets. The one where someone, somewhere, is thinking about how to get in, unnoticed, to see what’s worth taking.
At any given moment, a self-storage facility is filled with thousands of dollars in assets—tools, electronics, furniture, vehicles, documents, sentimental items. And the thing about crime is that it doesn’t need an open invitation. It just needs a weak spot. A facility with no cameras. A gate that doesn’t always close all the way. Units with flimsy locks. No one watching.
A secure storage facility is not one that assumes people will do the right thing. A secure storage facility is one that operates under the understanding that not everyone will.
There are storage facilities that have a fence just because it looks like security. And then there are storage facilities that have a fence because they understand that physical barriers matter. The difference between the two? The former treats security as an afterthought, a box to check. The latter treats it as a non-negotiable.
At Red & Blue Storage, security isn’t a question mark. It’s a system.
A storage facility without a controlled access gate is not a storage facility—it’s just a collection of sheds that anyone can walk into. Our facility is gated and only accessible to renters, meaning that if you don’t belong there, you don’t get in.
This isn’t just about keeping out people who might have bad intentions. It’s also about tracking who comes and goes. There’s a log. A record. A digital footprint of every entry and exit.
Cameras don’t just record. They deter. A person thinking about breaking into a unit reconsiders when they see high-definition cameras monitoring the property 24/7. Cameras mean there’s accountability. Cameras mean there’s proof.
But only if they’re actually on. Some facilities install cameras just to say they have them, but they don’t actually monitor them or check the footage when something happens. At Red & Blue Storage, we believe that security is only as good as the people enforcing it.
It’s easy to think about security in terms of locks and fences, but in today’s world, security is just as much about protecting your information as it is about protecting your belongings.
At Red & Blue Storage, we use SSL-secured online payments, meaning your billing details are encrypted and protected from fraud. No sketchy transactions. No data vulnerabilities. Just a system designed to keep you and your information safe.
Security isn’t just about what the facility does—it’s about what you do. Here’s how to take extra steps to make sure your unit is as secure as possible:
Not all locks are created equal. The cheap one you pick up at a hardware store? A bolt cutter can snap it in seconds. Instead, get a disc lock or a cylinder lock—ones that can’t be easily cut or picked.
If someone does manage to break into a unit, they’re going to take the first thing they see. That means if you have something valuable, don’t leave it near the door. Store important items toward the back, hidden behind boxes or furniture.
If something ever does go missing, will you even know? Keep a list of what’s in your unit, take photos, and mark down serial numbers on electronics or high-value items. If you ever need to file an insurance claim, having proof makes all the difference.
Even with the best security, life happens. Fires, floods, storms—things you can’t predict. That’s why tenant protection plans exist. If you’re storing something valuable, having a layer of financial protection can give you even more peace of mind.
Some people assume security is just another feature. But it’s not. It’s the difference between your stuff being there when you return and your stuff being gone.
When you rent a unit at Red & Blue Storage, you’re not just paying for space. You’re paying for a system of protection that ensures your belongings are as safe as possible.