"Move-In Day"

• The van operator will contact you or the destination agent 24 hours prior to the expected arrival time. This allows time to locate you and arrange for unloading. If for some reason  you cannot be reached, it is then your responsibility to contact the destination agent.
  
• Be sure you're there when the movers arrive. Plan to stay around while they unload in case they have any questions. If you cannot be there personally, be sure to authorize an adult to  be your representative to accept delivery and pay the charges for you. Inform the   destination agent of your chosen representative's name. Your representative will be asked  to note any change in the condition of your goods noted on the inventory at the time of  loading, and to note any items missing at the time of delivery.
  
• Have payment on hand for your moving charges. Unless other billing arrangements were made in advance, payment is required upon delivery in cash, traveler's checks, money order or cashier's check. Most of the time Personal checks are not accepted.
  
• Check to make sure the utilities have been connected, and follow up on any delays.
  
• Check appliances, furnace, and hot water heater.
  
• Make sure your phone is connected. Ideally, you should have the Phone Company hook it  up the day before "Move-In Day."
  
• Confine your pets to an out-of-the-way room to help keep them from running away or  becoming agitated by all of the activity.
  
• It's a good idea to review your floor plan so you can tell the movers where to place your furniture and appliances. Plan to be available to direct them as they unload. To prevent possible damage, televisions, stereos, computers, other electronic equipment and major appliances should not be used for 24 hours after delivery, allowing them time to settle and adjust to room temperature.
  
• Since you will probably be doing some unpacking after the movers leave, make a note on the inventory form "subject to inspection for loss or concealed damage".
  

• Obtain necessary licenses: drivers, dog, etc.
  
• Register car at new address.
  
• Contact newspapers, dairy, etc. for home delivery.
  
• Register to vote.
  
• Send out change of address cards to friends and family.
  
• Conduct fire drills in your new home
  
• Establish a meeting place in case of emergency