Nola Bound
PLAN YOUR MOVE
Moving Timeline: Two Weeks Prior to Returning Home
LIVING ACCOMODATIONS
Follow up on your housing arrangement in the Greater New Orleans Area to make sure there are not any unexpected things that need to be taken care of and to ensure it will be ready for your arrival date.
Order disconnection or cancellation at current residence for all utilities and services.
- Electricity
- Gas
- Water
- Phone service
- Cable
- Trash Collection
Follow up to ensure all utilities and other needed services in destination residence will be connected and turned on in time for your arrival.
Begin packing belongings starting with items used least often. Label each box indicating contents and room.
If you are renting at your present location, ensure that you understand how to request or obtain any refunding of damage deposits.
EMPLOYMENT & INCOME
Contact your employer in the New Orleans area to let them know the exact date of your return to the area and a definite date you are available to begin work.
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS
Finish handling any banking or financial transactions that need to be cleared prior to your moving back to the New Orleans area.
Cancel or transfer any newspaper subscriptions.
SCHOOLS & CHILDCARE
Pick up records from school where children are currently enrolled.
Contact the school where you have enrolled your child in the New Orleans area.
- Verify school start date.
- Verify school uniforms and supplies needed for children and make plans to have those items ready for when children will begin school in the New Orleans area.
PERSONAL SUPPORT
Contact family, friends, or neighbors who have already returned to the Greater New Orleans Area.
Decide what organizations you are interested in joining when you return.
- Which faith based community do you belong to or want to join?
- Would you like to join the neighborhood association?
- Is there a health facility such as the YMCA you want to go to?
- Are there any other organizations or clubs you would like to join?
