Your Guide to Relocating in the Age of Coronavirus – The Dos and Don’ts

COVID-19 Important Information

The new age of uncertainty just kicked in, and those who need to plan a cross-country move are doing so in not exactly ideal conditions. To navigate this process, the first thing you need to research is what we know so far about COVID-19.

Since the period of incubation can last from 2 to 14 days, no one can accurately know who is infected without proper testing. Therefore, you have to take care of your health and hygiene, but the best prevention is to self-isolate at home and practice social distancing.

Of course, when you’re in the midst of an interstate move, that’s not exactly possible. In such cases, make sure to follow these guidelines:

• Wash your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water,
• Use only hand sanitizers with no less than 60% of alcohol,
• Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing,
• Wear a face mask and gloves when around people,
• If you have symptoms such as cough, fever, or shortness of breath, call your doctor.

We’re in this together, and we have to look out for each other. So, do your part and look after your health and hygiene, even if you’re in the midst of packing up your life and shipping it to a new home.

Things to do When Relocating in the Age of Coronavirus

All in all, more people than you might think are in this situation right now. Should you go through with the agreement you have with your relocation and car shipping company or pay the cancellation fees for their long-distance moving services? Will you even be able to find a new place to stay, if you don’t go through with the move?

Obviously, now might not be the best time to move, but in case you have to, there is a way to do it safely and efficiently. It all starts with being a bit of a neat freak, but what can you do? It’s a sign of the times.

Make Sure Your Stuff is Clean and Disinfected

The most important thing is to make sure you’re not jeopardizing your health or the well-being of your cross-country movers. For that reason, do your best to keep everything clean and disinfected. That way, everyone will be safe coming inside the house and maneuvering all of the items.

Get in Touch With Your Long-Distance Moving Company To Get All the Latest Info

Instead of stressing about whether your move will be canceled or not, call your long-distance movers to check what’s going on. Many relocation companies are changing their business policies to adjust to the current situation and cater to the needs of their clients. For example, they might still offer the heavy lifting but take packing services out of the picture to minimize the risks.

If you’ve booked with Flat Price Auto Transport and Moving and expect the relocation to happen in the next couple of days or weeks, you can rest assured that it will go through unless there are objective obstacles in the form of mandatory restrictions on movement. Even in that case, we’ve decided to waive our cancellation fee as a sign of solidarity with our clients during these difficult times.

Here’s What Flat Price Can Do To Help You Have a Safe Move

When there are no legal obstacles to completing this cross-country moving journey, know that our team will do everything in our power to ensure a safe move. Some of the preventive measures that we have introduced as a response to the ongoing situation include:

• Disinfecting our moving trucks and equipment on a daily level,
• Wearing protective masks and gloves, all while respecting the practice of social distancing,
• Mandatory leave for movers who are not feeling well,
• Possibility of “no contact moving”, meaning the direct contact with the crew will be kept to a minimum.

Here’s How to Protect Yourself and the Movers

If you choose a reliable relocation and auto transport company, the crew will come fully equipped and protected, wearing face masks and gloves, and we recommend you do the same. We know that there are so many essential things to do on moving day, but this should be your priority. Also, don’t forget to tip the movers. In times like this, we have to appreciate their hard work and sacrifice more than ever.

Prepare for Relocation During the Isolation

If you’re currently in home isolation and planning to relocate in the summer, there’s no reason for the moving stress to overtake – instead, use this time to prepare for the whole ordeal. Go house hunting online, estimate the value of your household goods, or make a relocation inventory. With all this unexpected free time on your hands, you can make sure everything is done just right.

Things You Shouldn’t Do When Moving During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Relocating during Coronavirus requires a lot of preparation and caution. You are no longer responsible just for yourself, but for others around you as well. Here, it’s just as much about the things you should do as it is about the things you need to avoid. Here are a couple more relocation tips to keep in mind:

What If My Relocation Gets Canceled Due to Coronavirus?

Unfortunately, this is the risk you are facing right now. No one can predict how the situation will unfold, and therefore many companies, including our own, will continue working as long as they can. We have seen examples in Asia and Europe where entire cities are under lockdown. In that case, you have to understand the situation and be sure that our company will do everything it can to accommodate its clients.

Wrapping It Up (From a Safe Distance)

It’s never easy to make a decision to change your place of residence, no matter the distance you have to cross. Circumstances like this one don’t ease the process at all, but the best you can do is stay informed, track the situation in your current and future place of residence, and consult your relocation company if you have any doubts.

Need help pulling off a move that’s both safe and smooth? Let Flat Price Auto Transport and Moving take care of the heavy lifting (and disinfecting)! Contact us today, and we’ll make sure your move goes off without a hitch – pandemic or not!