Moving |

1. Call your local phone company at least a week before you move for a new number. Have service turned off at your old address.

2. Call your long distance company to ensure uninterrupted service for your long distance calling plans and other services.

3. Have gas, electric, and water services connected the day before you move in. Have service turned off at your old address the day after you move.

4. Arrange for cable installation at your new address. Also, have any cable boxes picked up from your old address, to avoid charges.

5. Fill out a change of address form from the Post Office to ensure continual mail delivery. This form may also be completed on-line at www.usps.gov.

6. Make a "Survival Kit" of the most important things you will need while moving: basic tools (hammer, screwdriver, knife, tape), payments for movers, bathroom needs (towels, soap, toilet paper), kitchen needs (snacks, drinks, disposable utensils, cups, and plates), cleaning needs (sponges, cleansers, broom, dustpan), personal items (eyeglasses, medication, extra clothing), and the keys and directions to your new home.

7. Schedule rental trucks and/or moving companies to allow plenty of time to get to your new home.

8. Make all car rentals, airline, and hotel arrangements early.

9. Arrange to register your kids in new school(s).

10. Put together your children's current health
records - keep them handy during the move.

11. Update or open new bank accounts to ensure that funds will be readily available after moving.