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Notify delivery services, such as milk, laundry, and newspaper services, to
discontinue service.
Make appointments with any service representative needed to disconnect
your appliances. Try to have appliances disconnected the day before you
move.
Make arrangements for transportation of your pets and plants unless you plan
to take them in the car. Check with a veterinarian about proper
immunizations. Check with your new command about possible prohibitions
of any animals or plants.
Make a list of absolute necessities your infants and children use in the course
of a day. Plan entertainment for the older children while traveling.
TWO OR THREE DAYS BEFORE MOVING DAY:
Wash and iron soiled clothing.
Make arrangements for the disposition of unauthorized items of shipment,
such as alcoholic beverages; boats; motors; large automotive parts; building
materials; paints; aerosol cans; flammable items such as fireworks, cleaning
fluids, paints, and matches; and half-used cans or bottles of substances that
might leak or cause damage. Drain gas and oil from power mowers and leave
the cap off so the fumes evaporate before shipment.
THE DAY BEFORE MOVING DAY:
Place the things to be packed together in separate groups.
Prepare a list of items you will need immediately upon arrival at your new
home. Remember to ask the packer to load these items last and unload them
first.
Disconnect and prepare your appliances for shipment.
Have your utility meters read.
Loosen any rugs or carpets that are secured to the floor.
Remove outside TV antennas and window air conditioners. Remove articles
from the walls. Dismantle swing sets.
MOVING DAY:
Be on hand when the movers arrive. Remain on the premises until all your
goods are loaded.
Keep children and pets out of the way of the moving van and crew.
Accompany the carrier’s representative through the house as each piece of
furniture is inspected, tagged, and listed on the inventory.
Let the carrier do all the packing, and make sure the inventory is not shown as
“packed by owner.”
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