Moving

Changing Services
When you move, you want to remember to move local phone, long distance phone and cable services to your new address. Try to contact them soon after you know you are moving so there is sufficient time to schedule turning your services on within the first few days of settling into your new place. Call ahead to shut off the gas/electricity for the day after you move and leave a forwarding address for the last bills to be sent to you so creditors don't call later.

Packing
Get supplies! You will want newspaper for wrapping fragile items, a scissors, big markers to label boxes and a roll of packing tape. Use smaller boxes for books as they will be heavy to carry. Pack room by room to keep similar items together. Pack boxes firmly to prevent shifting of items during transit and reinforce the bottom of boxes with a strip of tape along the seam to prevent breakage. Use your towels, linens and clothers to protect delicate items. Pack essentials in an overnight bag or well marked box so you will immediately have access to soap, towels, tiolet paper, your shower curtain, a few dishes, pet food, trash bags and cleaning supplies.

Letting others know
You want to make sure you don't miss any important mail in the move. Move your magazine subscriptions by calling 888.835.2124. Also notify businesses for your voter registration, workplace, child care provider, car insurance, health insurance, driver's license, dentist, the veterinary clinic, school, bank and any credit cards.

For other helpful tips, visit Moversguide.usps.com.

 

 

 

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2.How can I prepare for the move?

3. How can I find information about the community I'm moving to?

Need help?

Moving services can be expensive to hire. Ask your friends, family and classmates if they would have time to assist you. Make the most of your time with helpers by saving the large, bulky and heavy items for the group effort.