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Post Move-In Checklist

•		Call utilities - gas, electric, water, cable, telephone, sanitation. Be sure that the service is in your name.
•		Call the local county tax office and apply for a homestead exemption.
•		Locate the main circuit breaker and familiarize your family with its location. Be sure each circuit breaker is identified with its respective area of the house.
•		Purchase a general purpose fire extinguisher for each floor of your home plus one small extinguisher for grease fires in the kitchen. Demonstrate proper use for all family members.
•		Develop an emergency evacuation plan in case of fire. Be sure everyone knows the layout of your new home and understands where he or she should go in case of emergency or fire.
•		Keep first aid materials and a book on procedures in a convenient place.
•		Put a list of emergency phone numbers next to each phone in the house.
•		Store all touch up paint in a safe place where it will not be susceptible to freezing or overheating. Paints, oil-based or petroleum-based products should not be stored near your furnace or water heater. Be sure to mark each can of paint so you will know where it is used.
•		Locate the main water line shut-off and show all family members how to operate it. You may want to purchase a water cut-off wrench to turn water off at the meter.
•		Attach furniture protectors underneath furniture legs to protect hardwood, vinyl and ceramic tile floors.
•		Check the batteries in all smoke detectors at least twice a year.