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Moving Countdown Checklist
4 Weeks Until Moving Day
If you are going to use professional movers, get price quotes and arrange for packing.
to be completed one to two days before loading. If you're packing everything yourself, start packing now, a few boxes a day. Arrange for storage. Send change of address cards to friends, relatives, magazine companies and other
subscription services.. Arrange for interim accommodations, if needed. Take care of your new location insurance needs. Return any library books, video rentals, etc. Dispose of items you won't be taking with you. Donate them to charity, give them to family or
friends, or have a garage sale.
(see "Non-Allowable" list at bottom of page). Send furniture, drapes, carpets and other items out for repair or cleaning.
3 Weeks Until Moving Day
Assemble all of your important documents (ex. medical, dental insurance, taxes, etc.) Keep these
documents handy. Arrange to have utilities, appliances and telephone service disconnected. Arrange for utility and telephone hookup in your new home, if possible. Transfer all bank accounts and close safety deposit box. Make all travel arrangements, including car rental. Arrange to have appliances serviced one week before moving. Review medical insurance requirements and arrange for medical support in your new area.
Arrange for transfer of your records. Notify credit card firms of your change of address.
2 Weeks Before Moving Take care of bills, stocks, and investments. Close out your membership in local clubs and organizations. Arrange for transportation of your pet(s), Notify the Post Office of your change of address.
1-2 Days Until Moving Day Pack your luggage. Defrost and dry the refrigerator/freezer. Obtain cash and travelers' checks for any expenses. Have moving company pack, if using their services. Take pets to Vet for overnight stay. Pack essential medicines and documents to take with you.
Moving Day Be available if movers have questions. Clean rooms as they are emptied. Give new address, phone number and any other necessary information to driver. Take a final look through the house, make certain nothing has been left behind. Federal requirement for interstate moves is the driver must be paid before your goods can be unloaded.
Combustible Liquids
- Alcohol
- Antifreeze Compounds
- Engine Starting Fluids
- Fluid Cleaners (e.g. spot cleaners & office machine cleaners)
Corrosive Liquids
- Acids - Muratic, Nitric, Photographic, Sulphuric
- Ammonia
- Battery with Acid
- Disinfectant
- Dyes
- Flame Retardant Compounds
- Iron/Steel Rust Removing Compounds
- Oil Stains for Wood
- Paint & Paint Related Materials
- Paint or Varnish Removers
- Shellac
- Shoe Polish (liquid)
Explosives
- Ammunition
- Black Powder
- Fireworks
- Fuse Lighters
- Primers
Flammables
- Acetone
- Adhesives (glues, cements, & plastics)
- Charcoal Briquettes
- Enamel
- Gasoline
- Insecticides
- Kerosene
- Lacquer
- Lighter Fluids (pocket, charcoal, etc.)
- Matches
- Petroleum Products
- Turpentine
Gases – Compressed
- Aerosol Cans
- Fire Extinguishers
- Gases Used in Welding
- Propane or Other Gas Used for Cooking
- Propane Tanks (non-purged)
- Scuba Diving Tanks
Hazardous Materials That CANNOT Be Transported
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