Moving Tips

Reserve a moving truck

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Change address with US Post office

Notify Schools

Notify Department of Motor Vehicles

Measure new place for furniture and window coverings (doorways, walls, stairs, elevators)

Check with new community to see what services you need.

Local Phone Service:

Pacific Bell 800-310-2355

Long Distance Provider

(research the best provider for your needs)

Gas and Electric: SDGE 800-411-7343

Cable: 858-695-3220 or 619-262-1122 depending on neighborhood

Get clean boxes, bubble wrap, packing tape, scissors, rope, furniture pads.

Pack a separate box with valuables, medicines, birth certificate and passport.

Pack early.

Pack plates on edge, not flat.

Cushion boxes containing breakables.

Leave clothing in drawers.

Take apart beds and tables and tape hardware to them.

Wrap paintings and mirrors in blankets.

Pick up truck

Load truck with heavy items first

Put all boxes in appropriate room in new home

Do final clean of old place after last load is unloaded

Check all cabinets/closets for remaining items

Get Settled In

Police/Fire station

Pharmacy

Grocery store

Convenience store

Movie rental

Gas station

Post office

Get involved in a local service organization like the Rotary Club or religious congregation

Gym

Check out Sign on San Diego for lots of additional information and events

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Post Office

Magazine subscriptions

Clubs (motor, community)

Catalogs

Professional Associations

Credit Cards

Bank Accounts

Newspapers — Union Tribune 619-299-4141

Community papers

Renters Insurance – most communities require this