During the First Week After Moving |
| • | Locate police and fire stations as well as hospitals and gas stations near your home. |
| • | Scout your new neighborhood for shopping areas. You may need furniture, tools or housewares 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. |
| • | 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. |
| • | 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: 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. |
