Heritage Publishing, Inc. © 2013 BEFORE THE BIG MOVE
Six Weeks (Or More) Before Move • Research and contact real estate agents in the area you are moving to • Acquire estimates from moving companies and determine out-of- pocket expenses
Four Weeks • Obtain children’s current school report cards, and check pre-registration dates and procedures for enrolling in a new school
• Collect copies of all medical records, birth certificates and veterinary records—keep in a safe, accessible place
• Inform post office, banks, credit card and insurance companies, subscription services, friends and family of your new address
Three Weeks • Arrange for utilities, newspaper, telephone and cable services to be disconnected
• Arrange travel plans; if driving, check vehicle tires and fluids • Make reservations for overnight stays and arrange transportation for pets and plants
Two Weeks • Transfer bills, stocks, investments and bank accounts • Clean out cupboards, garage, attic and any other storage place— discard unwanted items
• Pack all household items, be sure to carefully label boxes by room
One Week • Discontinue delivery services and close out all local accounts (library cards, gym memberships, etc.)
• Clean out safety deposit box; send valuables ahead by registered mail or take them with you
• Defrost/dry refrigerators and freezers after emptying and thoroughly cleaning them out
• Arrange for final financial transactions at the bank
The Day Before • Pack luggage to take with you, including valuables and identification cards
• Make sure pets are cared for—consider boarding them, if flying, to reduce stress and prevent possible runaways
• Prepare for travel: if flying, print online check-in confirmation; if driving, print out directions if necessary
Loading & Moving Day • Reconfirm delivery date with movers and provide directions to new residence
• Supervise movers to ensure belongings are handled with care • If electricity is turned off, make sure to leave refrigerator and freezer doors open to prevent mold and mildew
• Drop keys off with the landlord and ask for a written receipt; some charge a month’s rent if keys are not returned. Ensure the landlord has your forwarding address for any forthcoming mail, refunds, etc.
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1897 Heartpine Dr. Middleburg, FL 32068 ..........................................406-0202
POST OFFICES To find additional post offices call 800-ASK-USPS or visit
www.usps.com Fleming Island 1880 EastWest Parkway ......................................264-8913
Green Cove Springs 500 Palmer St. ....................................................284-9442
Keystone Heights 110 NE Commercial Cir. ............................352-473-4675
Lake Geneva 7921 SR 100 ................................................352-473-4661
Middleburg 2073 Palmetto St. ................................................282-5721
Orange Park 1335 Kingsley Ave. ............................................264-1388
Penney Farms 4380 Lewis Ave. ..................................................529-9611
Ridgewood 225 College Dr. ..................................................272-2709
LIBRARIES Green Cove Springs Library 403 Ferris St. ......................................................284-6315
Headquarters Library (Fleming Island) 1895 Town Center Blvd. ....................................278-3720
Keystone Heights Library 175 Oriole St. ..............................................352-473-4286
Middleburg Clay-Hill Library 2245 Aster Ave. ..................................................541-5855
Orange Park Library 2054 Plainfield Ave. ..........................................278-4750
LOCAL INFORMATION Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ..........................386-758-0525
Florida Highway Patrol (Emergency) ......................301-3700 Florida Poison Information Center ..................800-222-1222
NEWSPAPERS Clay Today ..............................................................264-3200 Florida Times-Union................................................359-4111 My Clay Sun
Folio Weekly ............................................................260-9770 Jacksonville Business Journal..................................396-3502 Neighbor-to-Neighbor Newspaper ..........................278-7256
ORGANIC GARDENING Green Plan America
First Coast Relocation GuideTM
2013
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