Heritage Publishing, Inc. © 2014 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
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• 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.
TRANSPORTATION Airports
Jacksonville International Airport ......................741-4902
Buses Greyhound Bus ..........................................800-231-2222
Trains Amtrak ................................................................766-5110 Reservations ..........................................800-872-7245
UTILITY SERVICES County Electricity Clay Electric Cooperative ..............................272-2456 Florida Power & Light ............................800-226-3545 Okefenokee Rural Electric ....................800-262-5131
Garbage City of Macclenny ........................................259-6261
Natural Gas TECO Peoples Gas ........................................739-1211
Water & Sewer City of Macclenny ........................................259-6261
CLAY COUNTY
{Fleming Island, Green Cove Springs, Keystone Heights, Middleburg, Orange Park, Penney Farms}
EMERGENCY CALL 911
Police/Sheriff Clay County ....................................................264-6512 Green Cove Springs ........................................531-7107 Keystone Heights ....................................352-473-7211 Middleburg ....................................................213-6120 Orange Park ..................................................264-5555
Fire/Rescue Clay County ....................................................269-1047
CABLE & SATELLITE TELEVISION Comcast ..................................................................374-8000 DIRECTV®
......................................................800-280-4388 Dish Network....................................................888-732-6401
COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR Bear Run Office 3245 Bear Run Blvd. ..........................................541-5337
Green Cove Springs 477 Houston St. ..................................................284-6320
Keystone Heights 275 S. Lawrence Blvd. ................................352-473-4899
Park Avenue Office 1518 Park Ave. ....................................................269-1400
EMPLOYMENT CareerSource Career Center ....................................213-3888
First Coast Relocation GuideTM
2014
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