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Make a list of
what you need to do, and when you need to do it. |
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Schedule a
moving company
and/or rental truck. Check
the limits of insurance they offer. |
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Arrange
for packing materials and assistance for moving furniture and
appliances. |
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Notify
post office of the
change of address at least two weeks prior to moving. You can extend
the
mail forwarding service for six months. Mail
postcards to friends & creditors. |
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Notify
the Ministry of Transportation for driver's license, and vehicle permit. |
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Cancel
old insurance and arrange for your new insurance. |
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Arrange
for new doctors
and dentists and contact your family doctor and all other specialists
to
get copies of your medical records. Your new physician and other
specialists
will need your history. |
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For those
with animals,
you will need their medical records too. |
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Update or
open new bank
accounts and arrange to transfer the funds and contents of your safety
deposit box to a new bank or branch near your new home. |
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Contact
utility companies
at least two weeks prior to your move. If possible, have utility
service
connected in new home one day before you move in, and service turned
off
at your old address the day after you move. |
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Arrange
for transfer of information with clubs, churches and other
organizations
and notify all delivery services. |
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Contact
schools
and arrange for transfer of student records. |
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All
your valuables should be carried personally or special arrangements
made
for their transport. It is a good idea to organize
all important documents in a fire-safe box. |
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Pack a bag
or box of items
you will need during your move such as: medications, money, telephone,
checkbook, keys, map, food, snacks, drinks, toilet paper, towels, soap,
pen, eyeglasses, pet supplies, utility knife, children's
games and other items you may need. Keep these items separated from
those
that are to be loaded onto the moving truck. |
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Pack
suitcases for the trip
to your new home and put in extra clothes for emergencies. |
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Make
sure everything is packed carefully. Mark cartons on top and on
the side for easy identification. |
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Make
a list of all necessary phone numbers and put them by telephone. |
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Pick up
all personal items
at local businesses (dry cleaning, film, storage). |
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Let a
close friend or family
member know your travel route and schedule. |
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Defrost
the refrigerator
and freezer so they can dry at least 24 hours. |
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Read
all utility meters (gas, water, hydro). |
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Check the
attic, basement,
garage, laundry room, inside closets and cabinets for forgotten items
and
leave
keys with appropriate person. |
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Review
your checklist to make sure everything has been done. |
