Ormond By The Sea newcomers
Important phone numbers for newcomers:
Note that all phone numbers are
area code 386 unless indicated.
Air conditioning - Ron/ East Coast Air 7671163
Auto Mechanic – Rich 441-8880
Auto License tags 254-4610
Cable – Brighthouse* 677-1232
Carpet/Flooring – Rich 672-2538
Drivers License 238-3140
Electrician – Darren Brown 615-8956
Electricity – FPL 252-1541
Ocean View Realty 441-8245
Ormond Beach Library 676-4191
Plumber-Andy Frattin 441-1005
Pressure Cleaning-Larry Rush 441-1736
Screens-Modern Screen - Jeff 253-7553
Telephone-Bellsouth 1-800-763-2909 or 1-888-757-6500
Voter registration 254-4690
Water-City of Ormond Beach 676-3209
* Also offers digital phone and internet.
Packing Tips
Before you begin, make plans to carry with you any medications, valuables, flammable,
unsafe, perishable or irreplaceable items. A change of clothing, toiletries, moving
related documents, keys and maps would be other things to set aside. Other items that
you may want to carry with you include your address book, phone to plug into at your
new home, a hammer, screw driver, pliers, adjustable wrench, duct tape, masking tape,
and a knife. A towel, soap, toilet paper, paper towels, sponges and cleaning supplies
may also come in handy at your new home. Pack least used items in advance and try to
keep items from the same room together. Remember too that lots of people move on
the first of the month and on weekends, so make reservations for your mover or truck
well in advance. Keep all of your boxes manageable with heavy items in smaller boxes
and lighter item in bigger boxes. Clearly mark each box for the room it is going to so on
arrival, everything will be easier to identify. Donate items or have a yard sale to reduce
what you will need to pack and move.
Packing suppliesSet up a packing area
- You will probably need twice as many boxes (or more) than you originally planned
- Bubble wrap and newspaper for wrapping things
- Pens and markers
- Tape measure
- Packing tape and scissors
- Twine or rope
- Furniture pads or old sheets and blankets
- Box cutter/knife
Moving tips
A few hints to help with the moving experience.
- Many people move on the first of the month and on weekends so be sure to make
arrangements for movers or truck rentals a couple months in advance.
- The closer you get to moving day the more hectic things may become. Plan ahead
and do some of the things early, like sending change of address notes to friends,
family etc. Other things you can do early include:
- Decide what you will not move and have a yard sale or donate the items. Clean out
the closets, garage, attic and basement.
- Make a packing plan.
- Have any needed service to your vehicle done.
- Arrange for insurance and utilities for your new home.
- Arrange for transfer of medical, dental, school and other records.
- Plan transportation and care for any pets.
- Set up your “packing station” and begin putting things there to get ready.
- Set aside an area to put important documents and other items you will be keeping
with you on moving day. As you come across an item, put it in that area. Also keep
a pad of paper and pen there and list items you want to carry with you and check
them off as you locate them.
- Look through your bank statements to make a list of accounts to cancel and others
to notify of your address change.
- Return items you borrowed from friends and neighbors.
- If you are moving to a new community set up a bank account there.
- Plan to use food in the freezer and pantry so there will be less to pack and move.
- Begin packing things you will not use before you move. Holiday decorations are a
perfect example. Be sure to clearly label each box and list contents. Mark each box
with your new home location.
