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Locate police and fire stations as well as
hospitals and gas stations near your home.
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Scout your new neighborhood for shopping areas.
You may need furniture, tools, or housewares unexpectedly.
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Call the Department of Sanitation in your new town
to find out which day the trash is collected. Also ask
whether your new community has recycling programs.
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Seek out new service providers such as a bank,
cleaners, veterinarian.
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Register to vote. Call your local board of
elections for specific registration information. Ask them
how to notify your previous voting district of your change
of address.
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If you have moved into a different state, contact
the Department of Motor Vehicles to exchange your driver's
license.
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Call your Chamber of Commerce for helpful
information on: schools, cable service, cultural events and
community activities, Libraries and parks, and availability
of emergency calling services, such as 911.
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Provide your new doctor and dentist with your
medical history. You may need to request your file from your
previous doctor/dentist.
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Transfer insurance policies to an agent in your
new community. You may also wish to make a detailed list of
your belongings, their value, and your coverage.
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Give your new home a good cleaning.
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Moving can be stressful.
Watch for effects on family members and pets so you can give
comfort and a helping hand.