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Moving & Packing Information
A complete inventory of all your possessions will be performed by a trained North American agent identifying the number and condition of these possessions. At origin, the inventory procedure must be accomplished jointly by the van operator and you. You must be present during inventory completion and sign each individual sheet. Before signing the inventory sheets, do a complete walk through with the van operator to ensure that all items have been tagged, removed from your residence, and loaded onto the van for shipment. At Destination you must check off the inventory sheet. It is your responsibilityto be sure that all items tendered for shipment are delivered and that they are in the same condition as when they were loaded.
Please do not schedule appointments or airline reservations for these days, and plan to be at residence on these days. |
Packing Day
When the packers arrive, begin by walking them through your home pointing out any items of particular concern, and storage and attic areas where items are stored away.
Point out any items that are not to be packed.
Moving Day.
Walk the North American van operator through your home noting any items that require special handling. Also point out items that will not be shipped on the van.
Leave furniture in the rooms as normal use.
The van operator will complete an inventory of all your possessions noting their condition. Take time to review the statement of conditions and the completed inventory.
When the loading is complete, walk through your home with the van operator to be sure that nothing has been missed.
Inventory at Destination.
You must check off the inventory sheet, making sure all items have been delivered.
If any items are not delivered, make note of them and contact Greater Syracuse Moving & Storage as soon as possible.
Explanation of "Unpacking" Procedures.
Definitions of unpacking are as follows: North American agency personnel will remove your belongings from the cartons and place them on a flat surface.
If you choose to have the full unpacking by the carrier, you must specify this to your relocation coordinator. Arrangements can be made for the services to be performed the following workday after you unload.
Arranging For Unpacking and Appliance Servicing.
These services must be set up with Greater Syracuse Moving & Storage. Syracuse University Office of Alumni Relocations can arrange this for you at origin and when you reach your final destination.
Please advise your Relocation Coordinator of the appliances that you will be shipping.
Special Information
You must transport all valuables.
Greater Syracuse Moving & Storage or North American Van Lines will not pack, load or ship currency, jewelry, flammables or food.
This includes valuables as well as costume jewelry, coin and stamp collections, currency, credit cards, important papers, documents and medications.
There is no carrier liability on your behalf for these items.
Guns & Ammunition
Handguns and ammunition must also be transported by you.
Shotguns and rifles can be packed by the carrier and included in your shipment. However, you must remove ammunition before the packing crew arrives and the make and serial numbers must be provided to be placed on the descriptive inventory.
Flammable & Hazardous Materials
You must transport all items that are flammable/hazardous. This includes aerosol cans of any kind, cleaning fluids, fire extinguishers, paint, paint cleaners, ammonia's of any kind and matches.
Other Items
You should check all dresser drawers to be sure nothing valuable or breakable is left in them.
If you are shipping, you need to empty, defrost and clean the referigerator and freezer.
Propane tanks should be purged with the valve left open.
Barbecue grills that use charcoal should be cleaned out.
If cars are being moved, the gas tank should be 1/4 full or less.
Lawn mowers and other gasoline engines must be emptied of oil and gas
Pre-Move Information