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After you relocate
Within the first 3 days:
Get phone books and maps of the region. Consider purchasing a
Thomas Guide (Thomas Brothers MapsŪ) 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:
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Police and fire stations
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Hospitals and medical clinics
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Gas stations
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Grocery, pharmacy, hardware and department
stores
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Bank, dry cleaners, veterinarian
Within the first 10 days:
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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?
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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.
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Call City Hall and find out where to register
to vote.
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Contact the Department of Motor Vehicles to
change the address on your driver's license.
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Identify and contact your new doctor and
dentist. Contact your previous care providers and request your
records be sent to them.
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Contact your new insurance agent. He or she
can help you transfer your existing insurance policies.
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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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