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Exhibit 23
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:
(1) Registration Statement on Form S-3ASR (No. 333-167458) and related prospectus,
(2) Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No.333-144907) and related prospectus of Public
Storage for the registration of common shares of beneficial interest pertaining to the
Public Storage 2007 Equity and Performance-Based Incentive Compensation Plan.
(3) Post-effective Amendment No. 1 on Form S-8 to Form S-4 Registration Statement (No.
333-141448) for the registration of common shares of beneficial interest pertaining to the
Public Storage, Inc. 2001 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, Public Storage, Inc. 2001
Non-Executive/Non-Director Stock Option and Incentive Plan, Public Storage, Inc. 2000
Non-Executive/Non-Director Stock Option and Incentive Plan, Public Storage, Inc. 1996
Stock Option and Incentive Plan, PS 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, Shurgard Storage
Centers, Inc. 2004 Long Term Incentive Plan, Shurgard Storage Centers, Inc. 2000 Long
Term Incentive Plan, Shurgard Storage Centers, Inc. 1995 Long Term Incentive
Compensation Plan.
of our reports dated February 24, 2012, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and related
financial statement schedule of Public Storage and the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting of Public Storage, included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Public Storage for the year
ended December 31, 2011.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
February 24, 2012
Los Angeles, California