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    MOVING CHECKLIST
   30 -45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MOVE

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 Order Packing supplies and start packing, clearly labeling boxes, contents, and room destination.

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  Make necessary travel arrangements i.e. car rentals, hotel and airline reservations.

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 Notify Post office - Both current and new.

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  Notify doctors, dentists, and other service providers.

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 Sort and discard unwanted items. Plan a yard sale or contact charitable organiztions for pick up.

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 Confirm elevator, loading dock and parking reservations at both ends.
   14 -21 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MOVE

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Make arrangements for disassembly of difficult furniture ( e.g. pool tables, swing sets )

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 Remove permanently affixed items (e.g. ceiling fans, drapes, light fixtures )

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 Notify motor vehicle registry and other government agencies ( e.g. Health Card )

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 Notify oil and/or gas company.

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 Notify telephone company.

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  Notify electric company.

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  Notify alarm company.

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  Notify cable company.

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 Notify water company.

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 Notify other service providers ( e.g. lawn care )
  7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MOVE

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 Confirm date and tiem with moving company.

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 Provide moving company with new telephone number.

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 Remove fragile and loose items from drawers

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 Notify gas company to schedule dissconnection of gas dryer and stove.

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 Complete high value inventory form and choose appropirate insurance options.
   ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE MOVE

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 Consolidate fragile boxes in one area.

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 Separate items not intended for transport by movers.

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 Confirm telephones are working in both locations.

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 Refrigerators and freezers must be defrosted, drained, washed and thoroughly dried.

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 Drain water bed.

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 Drain gas from lawn mowers and snow blowers.

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 Clear walkways and driveway for improved access during inclement weather

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  Isolate checkbook, keys, passports, plane tickets, cash and credit cards.
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