Fulshear-Katy Community Guide & Directory 2023-24

MOVING DAY Follow Khan’s suggestion and take the day off work; have children and pets offsite. Be up early to meet the move team and take them on a walk-through to see what items are going, what if anything will be left behind, and what items are breakable. If kids and pets did stay, keep them out of the way of the movers. Organization tip : You will be given important documents including your bill of lading. Sign when you are satisfied that the documents are correct. Do not sign any incomplete documents. Keep the documentation in your moving organizer. Double-check as movers clear out each room, attic, basement, garage and yard that nothing has been left behind. After they leave, take a last look around to make sure windows and doors are secured. Gather your personal items, moving documents organizer, travel boxes and suitcases. Have a safe journey to your new home! MOVING IN While the moving company or team that you hired is unloading your belongings at your new home, at a minimum verify that everything on your inventory list has been delivered if you don’t have time to look through all the boxes as they arrive. Take note of how long your mover gives you to file a claim if anything is lost or damaged; it is generally up to nine months. Time to relax thanks to your careful planning and organizing. Welcome to the Fulshear-Katy area!

MEDICAL TIPS FOR MOVING WITH AN AGING RELATIVE - A geriatric care manager in the Katy/Fulshear area can help ease the loved one’s transition. The manager will be familiar with local health care providers, in home care agencies, senior living communities and area resources. - Organization tip : Keep all legal documents related to your loved one’s health in an easily accessible place throughout the move. - Determine the level of care that the loved one will need and what residential option (independent living, assisted living or nursing home) is most appropriate. - Select appropriate modes of transportation and assistance to help your loved one make the move. That may mean hiring a medical transport vehicle or transportation companies that provides non emergency medical transportation. - If your aging relative can travel by airline, consider booking a non-stop flight or one that doesn’t require changing planes. A travel companion may be helpful in easing a loved one’s anxiety in travelling. - Make sure that you have an adequate supply of all medications to cover the duration of the move until your loved one can make an appointment to see a new doctor. - Select new healthcare providers, preferably ones who specialize in geriatric issues. Make sure that these doctors and specialists are in-network and covered by your loved one’s health insurance plan.

memberships to health and fitness clubs, civic organizations, daycare, and any delivery services. It might be possible to transfer your membership if the same entity exists in the Fulshear-Katy area. • If you are renting, notify your landlord. 4 weeks before – a busy time If you are a DIY mover and are having professional movers load and unload your rental truck, begin looking for teams in your area and in Fulshear and Katy to secure their services. Give your lawn care team, cleaning services and other vendors notice of the last day you need their services. Begin to make your travel plans, especially if you are flying, to get the best deal. Have your vehicle serviced if you are driving. If you are flying, you will need to contact an auto transporter to have your car shipped here. If you have children, let the school they are currently attending know of the family’s relocation. Ask for copies of school records and keep them with you in your moving documents organizer. The specifics of enrolling new students in Katy ISD and Lamar CISD are available at katyisd.org and lcisd.org. 3 weeks before Begin taking stock of the food you have on hand. Plan what you will eat, what you might take as you travel (e.g., snacks and fruit), and what you will give away to friends or a food pantry. Can your health, home and auto insurance be transferred or will you need to find new policies? Contact relevant agents with questions. 2 weeks before Do you want to host a going-away party? Keep it simple to keep stress to a minimum. Confirm dates and times with your moving or trucking company. Confirm that the professionals you’ve hired to unload your DIY truck will be at your new location and be on time. If you live in an apartment, reserve the elevator for moving day and obtain a parking permit for the truck or van if necessary. 1 week before Let credit card companies and banks know your new address, the dates of your travel plans and relocation so any charges you make won’t be declined. Empty your safety deposit box and turn in the keys. Prepare your outdoor items for moving by draining water from hoses and properly disposing of gasoline from equipment. Start planning for a final cleaning. Keep cleaning supplies from being packed for a last once-over after the movers have left. Give leftover supplies to a neighbor. Arrange offsite childcare and pet care for moving day so they don’t get in the way of the movers. 1 day before Defrost your refrigerator if necessary. Organization tip: Have your moving documents readily available for when the movers arrive. Double check your boxes or suitcases that will be traveling with you; don’t let the movers pack them. Have cell phones charged.

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