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Plan Summary Report
Plan Top Level
Subproject: Five to Eight Weeks Before Moving
Subproject: Planning the Move
| Name | Duration |
| Calculate moving expenses | 1.0 |
| Determine the best method of moving | 2.0 |
| Create a moving-expense receipt file | 1.0 |
| Create a moving binder | 1.0 |
Subproject: Household Administration
Subproject: Finances and Insurance
| Name | Duration |
| Review household finances | 1.0 |
| Verify that your belongings are insured for the move | 1.0 |
| Appraise valuables specifically insured for the move | 2.0 |
| Transfer insurance policies to your new address | 1.0 |
| Transfer medical insurance to your new location | 1.0 |
Subproject: Notifications
| Name | Duration |
| Notify your employer of your moving dates and new address | 1.0 |
| Transfer, sell, or discontinue any memberships | 2.0 |
Subproject: Vital Services and Records
| Name | Duration |
| Organize important records | 2.0 |
| Contact your doctor, dentist, and vet for referrals | 1.0 |
| Request additional refills of vital medications | 1.0 |
Subproject: Your New Residence
| Name | Duration |
| Collect shopping and dining guides from your new community | 2.0 |
| Determine the location of the police, fire department and hospitals | 1.0 |
| Change drivers/vehicle license address if required | 1.0 |
| Place orders for new furniture | 2.0 |
Subproject: Moving
Subproject: Movers
| Name | Duration |
| Obtain estimates from several moving services | 4.0 |
| Request references from each moving service | 1.0 |
| Select moving service | 1.0 |
| Discuss rough details with movers | 1.0 |
Subproject: Packing
| Name | Duration |
| Inventory and organize all possessions | 7.0 |
| Begin using food and cleaning supplies currently on hand | 1.0 |
| Start cleaning closets, bookcases, and other storage areas | 5.0 |
| Conduct a sale or donate to charity | 3.0 |
| Decide what furniture items you want to keep | 4.0 |
| Reserve storage if necessary | 1.0 |
Subproject: Preparing for Moving Day
| Name | Duration |
| Make any long distance travel arrangements | 3.0 |
Subproject: Three to Five Weeks Before Moving
Subproject: Household Administration
Subproject: Finances and Insurance
| Name | Duration |
| Research and choose bank at the new location | 4.0 |
| Open new bank account | 1.0 |
| Order bank checks with your new address | 1.0 |
| Close any local charge accounts | 1.0 |
Subproject: Notifications
| Name | Duration |
| Schedule disconnection of utilities | 3.0 |
| Change your address with government agencies if required | 1.0 |
| Clear up any unpaid taxes or parking tickets | 3.0 |
| Transfer car registration to your new location | 1.0 |
Subproject: Vital Services and Records
| Name | Duration |
| Register your children in their new schools | 3.0 |
| Forward children's school records to the new school district | 1.0 |
Subproject: Your New Residence
| Name | Duration |
| Order mailing labels with your new address | 1.0 |
| Determine if there are pet requirements at the new location | 1.0 |
| Schedule move with the building management at the new location | 1.0 |
| Schedule cable television installation if required | 1.0 |
| Schedule internet installation if required | 1.0 |
| Contact utility companies and sign up for new service | 1.0 |
Subproject: Moving
Subproject: Movers
| Name | Duration |
| Confirm your move date with your moving service | 1.0 |
Subproject: Do-It-Yourself
| Name | Duration |
| Reserve a truck or trailer | 1.0 |
| Begin enlisting assistance for moving day | 3.0 |
Subproject: Packing
| Name | Duration |
| Start collecting boxes, tape, and padding | 8.0 |
| Arrange for disposal of items not sold or donated | 2.0 |
| Begin letting children do some of their own packing and labeling | 4.0 |
| Begin packing books, seasonal clothing, or sporting equipment | 5.0 |
| Send furniture, drapes, and carpets for repair or cleaning | 1.0 |
| Have appliances serviced for moving, if applicable | 2.0 |
Subproject: Preparing for Moving Day
| Name | Duration |
| Arrange for child care the day of the move | 1.0 |
Subproject: One to Two Weeks Before Moving
Subproject: Household Administration
Subproject: Finances and Insurance
| Name | Duration |
| Transfer your bank accounts to new bank or new location | 1.0 |
| Close existing bank accounts at old location | 1.0 |
| Empty safe-deposit box | 1.0 |
| Organize appliance documents | 1.0 |
| Make arrangements to pay for your move | 1.0 |
| Buy traveler's checks | 1.0 |
Subproject: Notifications
| Name | Duration |
| Fill out mail change of address cards | 3.0 |
| Distribute new address | 1.0 |
| If no longer required, cancel local deliveries | 1.0 |
| Cancel newspaper delivery | 1.0 |
| Take trash to dump or recycling center | 1.0 |
| Coordinate with friend to act as your message center | 2.0 |
Subproject: Vital Services and Records
| Name | Duration |
| Have medical and dental records forwarded | 1.0 |
| Contact your pharmacist for referral | 1.0 |
| Transfer your prescriptions to this new pharmacy | 1.0 |
Subproject: Your New Residence
| Name | Duration |
| Contact previous residents for appliance documentation | 1.0 |
| Subscribe to the local newspapers and community newsletters | 1.0 |
Subproject: Moving
Subproject: Movers
| Name | Duration |
| Check with mover about moving house plants | 1.0 |
| Obtain moving service contact numbers | 1.0 |
| Acquire labels for boxes (for example, Fragile, Load First, Load Last) | 1.0 |
| Verify that the moving service has your contact numbers | 1.0 |
| Give moving service written directions to the new location | 1.0 |
Subproject: Do-It-Yourself
| Name | Duration |
| Move possessions to storage facility if necessary | 1.0 |
| Confirm assistance for moving day | 1.0 |
| Verify dolly available with truck rental | 1.0 |
Subproject: Packing
| Name | Duration |
| Clean appliances | 1.0 |
| Pick up all dry cleaning | 1.0 |
| Pack items that you do not use regularly | 3.0 |
| Pack all valuables to move personally | 2.0 |
| Locate hazardous waste disposal sites | 1.0 |
| Drain all fluids from your lawn mower and power tools | 2.0 |
| Dispose of all hazardous household materials | 2.0 |
| Have mover pack your goods (unless doing it yourself) | 1.0 |
| Pack travel bags and confirm travel arrangements | 1.0 |
Subproject: Preparing for Move Day
| Name | Duration |
| Have your automobile serviced if you're traveling by car | 1.0 |
| Plan auto route | 1.0 |
| Plan meals that will use up the food in your freezer | 1.0 |
| Empty, defrost, and clean refrigerator and freezer | 2.0 |
| Prepare a survival kit for move day | 1.0 |
| Prepare your pet's survival kit | 1.0 |
| Prepare an immediate-need kit for move day | 2.0 |
Subproject: Day of the Move
Subproject: Old Residence
Subproject: Moving
| Name | Duration |
| Have tools, tape, twine, and spare boxes on hand | 1.0 |
| Be present throughout the entire move | 1.0 |
| Verify all possessions have been packed and loaded | 1.0 |
| Make sure fragile items are handled carefully | 1.0 |
| Pack cleaning supplies including a vacuum cleaner in a box labeled Last Load | 1.0 |
| Verify that bedding gets packed last | 1.0 |
Subproject: New Residence
Subproject: Household Administration
| Name | Duration |
| Empty, defrost, and clean the new refrigerator | 1.0 |
| Designate a room for your pet | 1.0 |
| Have snacks and beverages on hand throughout the day | 1.0 |
Subproject: Moving
| Name | Duration |
| Be present throughout the entire move | 1.0 |
| Make sure fragile items are handled carefully | 1.0 |
| Review all paperwork when the moving service arrives | 1.0 |
| Pay moving service before unpacking | 1.0 |
| Check carefully for any damaged or missing items | 1.0 |
| Read and sign bill of lading | 1.0 |
| Retain copies of the bill of lading and inventory | 1.0 |
| Move completed | 1.0 |
Subproject: One to Two Weeks After the Move
Subproject: Household Administration
Subproject: Finances and Insurance
| Name | Duration |
| Put valuables into a safety deposit box in the new bank | 1.0 |
Subproject: Notifications
| Name | Duration |
| Arrange for new registration of cars (bicycles also, if required) | 1.0 |
| Have pets licensed | 1.0 |
| Change your voter registration, if required | 1.0 |
Subproject: Vital Services and Records
| Name | Duration |
| Contact new dentists and doctors to verify record delivery | 1.0 |
| Get recommendations for babysitters, nanny agencies, and other services | 1.0 |
| Verify that new schools have received records | 1.0 |
| Update driver's license and car license plates | 1.0 |
Subproject: Your New Residence
| Name | Duration |
| Make additional sets of keys and change locks if necessary | 1.0 |
| Ask for repair service recommendations | 1.0 |
| Meet your neighbors (write down their names) | 1.0 |
| Find out about recycling at the new location | 1.0 |
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