During the First Week
After Moving...
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Locate
your local Post Office. |
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Mail that has been
forwarded from your old address via our computerized
forwarding system will have a yellow address label
on it. Notify
the sender of your new address. |
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Locate police and
fire stations as well as hospitals and gas stations
near your home. |
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Scout your new neighborhood
for shopping areas. You may need furniture, tools,
or housewares unexpectedly. Also look at the discounts
offered in this booklet. They may help you save money
on items and services for your new home. |
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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. |
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Seek out new service
providers such as a bank, cleaners, veterinarian. |
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Register to vote.
Call your local board of elections for specific registration
information. Ask them how to notify your previous
voting district of your change of address. |
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If you have
moved into a different state, contact the Department
of Motor Vehicles to exchange your driver's license.
Call your Chamber of Commerce for helpful information
on:
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Schools |
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Cable service |
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Cultural events
and community activities |
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Libraries
and parks |
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Availability
of emergency calling services, such as 911 |
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Provide your new
doctor and dentist with your medical history. You
may need to request your file from your previous doctor/dentist. |
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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. |
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Give your new home
a good cleaning. |
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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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