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Gather up essential items to
take with you during the move, such as toiletries and clothes, and set aside the
items in a small closet or cabinet that will not be accessible to packers or
movers.
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Remove breakable and liquid
items from drawers and cabinets for packing separately.
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Separate flammable and
combustible items from the rest of your household goods; either dispose of the
items or pack separately to take with you.
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Locate all valuables, such as
jewelry, collections and personal records, and pack separately to take with you.
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Defrost the refrigerator and
freezer and dispose of perishable foods.
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Drain oils and fuels from
power equipment such as lawn mowers.
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Take rugs and drapes to
cleaners; when you pick them up later, leave them in wrappings for transport.
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Back up computer files and
remove CDs from players.
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Strip beds and wash linens for
packing.
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Call your mover to confirm the
packers' arrival date and time.
Tips & Warnings
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Store items that you plan to
take with you in one small closet or cabinet, labeled "off limits" to packers
and movers.
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Movers who transport
flammables and combustibles are violating federal laws ' and endangering the
safety of your household goods during transport. Make sure you do not allow
movers to pack or transport aerosol cans, paints or other combustible items.
