Needed Materials for your US Move
Keep the following supplies and accessories on hand:
Boxes, all sizes
Bubble wrap or other cushioning material
Marking pens
Tape measure
Furniture pads or old blankets
Packing tape and scissors
Money and credit cards
Label each box with the room in the new home to which
it should be delivered.
Number the boxes and keep a list of what is in each
box.
Clearly mark fragile items.
Pack a bag of personal items you'll need during the
move (change of clothes, toiletries, medicine, maps,
food, and drinks). Keep it in an easy-to-find place
when you pack.
Keep a medical kit accessible.
If you have children, pack a bag of games and activities
for the trip
One Month before Moving
Gather moving supplies, boxes, tape, rope.
If moving far away, make any necessary travel arrangements
like airline, hotel, and rental car reservations or
find a proper moving company.
Call a local moving company or make truck rental reservations
to move yourself, or request free
moving quotes.
Finalize real estate and apartment rental needs.
Place legal, medical, and insurance records in a safe
and accessible place.
Give your mailers your new address :
Friends and family members
Banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions
Charge card and credit card companies
Doctors, dentists, and other service providers
State and Federal Tax authorities and any other government
agencies as needed.
Save moving receipts (many moving expenses are tax deductible).
Make maps of your new neighbourhood to familiarize yourself
and your family with your new area.
Plan your moving budget
Two Weeks before Moving
Inform gas, electric, water, cable, local telephone
and trash removal services of your move. Sign up for
services at your new address.
Inform long distance phone company of your move. Sign
up for long distance service at your new address.
Recruit moving-day help.
Confirm travel reservation.
Arrange to close or transfer your bank account, if appropriate.
The Day before Moving
Set aside moving materials like a tape measure, pocket
knife, packing boxes, tape and markers.
Pick up rental truck.
Check oil and gas in your car.
If travelling, make sure you have tickets, passports,
ID's charge cards, and other essentials.
After Moving
Locate police and fire stations as well as hospitals
and gas stations near your home.
Scout your new neighbourhood for shopping areas. You
may need furniture, tools, or house wares unexpectedly.
Call the Department of Sanitation in your new town to
find out which day the trash is collected. Also ask
whether your new community has recycling programs.
Seek out new service providers such as a bank, cleaners,
veterinarian.
Call your Chamber of Commerce for helpful information
on: Schools, Cable service, Cultural events and community
activities, Libraries and parks, and Availability of
emergency calling services, such as 911
Provide your new doctor and dentist with your medical
history. You may need to request your file from your
previous doctor/dentist.
Transfer insurance policies to an agent in your new
community. You may also wish to make a detailed list
of your belongings, their value, and your coverage.
Give your new home a good cleaning.
Moving can be stressful. Watch for effects on family
members and pets so you can give comfort and a helping
hand.
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