7 Steps For A Winter Proof Move

7 Steps For Á Winter Proof Move 1 BE AWARE OF THE WEATHER Start checking weather forecasts a few days before your move.. *Be updated about weather forecasts even on the move by mobile apps or radio. 2 MAKE A MOVING PLAN AND A BACK UP PLAN * Make a moving plan and checklist. * Check your mover's weather policy. Make sure they have a rescheduling policy for inclement weather. 3 WINTERIZE YOUR CAR Check car brakes.coolant levels, tires and wipers. Invest in snow tires if moving to or from snowy places. Have all fluids topped off. Equip car with jumper cables, extra windshield fluid, blankets. warm clothing, sand or salt and snow showels. 4 KEEP THINGS YOU'LL NEED HANDY Snow showel, salt and sand to clear pathways. Cardboard to protect entrance and carpets. o protect Plastic sheeting to prolect moving items SET UP UTILITIES BEFORE YOU MOVE IN * Have utilities like heat, gas and electricity set up before moving in. * Make sure heat is turned on before you enter new house. 6 KEEP READY SUPPLY OF Clothes: Extra gloves, hats, socks and sweaters. Food and drinks: Hot chocolate, tea, coffee, food and snacks. 7 KEEP AN EMERGENCY/SURVIVAL KIT READY For car travel: Warm clothing blankets, flashlights, extra food, bottled water, salt or kitty litter, road flares and a first aid kid. For first day at house: Toothbrushes, towels, clothing. extra food, address book, flashlight, toiletries, can opener. soap, coffee, toilet paper, medications. Sources moving.about.com'od'youremovingnowwhat/a/Moving-in-Winter-What-You-Need-To-Make-A-Winter Move him http:/rartors apartmerts.com/5-tps-lor-moving-in-the-winter hittp:/relocationtips net/moving-tpsmoving-during-the-wirter http://www.cbenews.com/news/moving-tps-5-things-to-do-before-your-move tp//www.themovingplanner.com/moving-ostios-for-moving-in-the-winter Presented By Prepared By ORRIT SEAR GH3W www.orbitmoving.com