After you relocate
Within the first 3 days:
Get phone books and maps of the region. Consider purchasing a
Thomas Guide (Thomas Brothers Maps®)
for each car. A Thomas Guide is a map which lists names,
addresses, phone numbers and locations of public transportation,
public works, airports and airlines, major commercial and public
buildings, Chamber of Commerce, colleges and universities, golf
courses, hospitals, hotels and motels, libraries, post offices,
private and public schools, shopping centers, U.S. government
offices, points of interest, parks, Zip Code areas and more. Large
grocery or stationery stores usually carry Thomas Guides.
Clear the kitchen table, spread your street map and identify
locations of services such as these nearest you:
- Police and fire stations
- Hospitals and medical clinics
- Gas stations
- Grocery, pharmacy, hardware and department stores
- Bank, dry cleaners, veterinarian
Within the first 10 days:
- Call the garbage company or Department of Sanitation. Find
out when the garbage and recyclable material is picked up. Are
special containers required for recycling plastic, paper, oil,
etc?
- Contact the Chamber of Commerce. They can provide a wealth
of information about your community. Your local chamber may have
informational packets designed especially for newcomers.
- Call City Hall and find out where to register to vote.
- Contact the Department of Motor Vehicles to change the
address on your driver's license.
- Identify and contact your new doctor and dentist. Contact
your previous care providers and request your records be sent to
them.
- Contact your new insurance agent. He or she can help you
transfer your existing insurance policies.
- Realize that moving is one of the most stressful activities
one can experience. Make extra efforts to be patient and
tolerant during this difficult time.
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