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Moving in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic

by The Hat Team


Life seems to be on hold right now due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), but that doesn’t mean that everything just stops.  While social distancing is vital to our health and well-being, moving to a new home is something that might not be able to wait.  Whether you are relocating for a job, or it was a planned move prior to the start of social distancing, you need to know how to go about moving during a pandemic. Here is a list of tips to help you with your move. Remember that moving can already be stressful under normal circumstances, so take a deep, cleansing breath and arm yourself with information that will keep you safe and make your move as easy as possible.

  1. Contact moving companies to determine if they are open.  If you had already scheduled movers you should contact them to make sure they are still available.  Most moving companies appear to be open right now, but that could change in the weeks and months to come.  When you schedule movers, ask questions about precautions they are taking to keep themselves, and you safe. The 10 Most Popular Movers in Montgomery, Alabama
     
  2. Research storage options.  You may need to put things in storage prior to moving.  Major storage companies continue to stay open, but they may have limited hours of accessibility or rules about how many people can access their units at one time.  Make sure the storage company you use is following proper safety practices such as sanitizing access pads between customers and maintain six feet or more of space between customers/customers and employees. Montgomery, AL Storage Units
     
  3. If anyone in your family is experiencing coronavirus symptoms, let your mover know.  Transparency is vital in order to keep everyone safe.  Your movers may still be willing to work with you, but will be prepared to put protocols in place to protect their workers. Even if nobody in your family is symptomatic, if someone has been exposed to the virus, you should still let your mover know that you are isolating due to exposure.
     
  4.  Have hygiene products on hand for your movers.  Provide soap and paper towels by the sink, and hand sanitizer by the door that they are using.  If you don’t have those supplies available, let the mover know so they can be sure to bring them along for the move.
     
  5. Avoid using free or recycled moving boxes.  Because the coronavirus can live on cardboard for as long as 24 hours, picking up free/recycled boxes could possibly put you at risk.  Either use boxes you already have at home or go to the store to buy new ones (and use self-checkout if it’s available!).
     
  6. If you are part of a high-risk group for coronavirus, you may want to consider cancelling your move if possible.  If you are over 60 or you have a pre-existing respiratory or cardio-vascular condition, you should reconsider moving right now.  It’s not worth risking your life!  So, if there is any flexibility, put your move on hold until you can relocate more safely.
     
  7. If you have to travel for your move, only work with hotels and airlines that offer free cancellation.  Everything is so uncertain right now and the last thing you need is to lose money on a reservation should your move get postponed. 
     
  8. Keep your distance.  Be smart and practice all the standard rules that apply for this pandemic.  Don’t get close to the movers, use sanitizers, and WASH,WASH,WASH your hands!!  Mark your boxes to let movers know what rooms they go in so that you don’t even need to be nearby to direct them.

As stated above, moving is already stressful enough. Don’t let our current situation overwhelm you.  The best way to do this is to arm yourself with information and use common sense precautions to keep everyone involved as safe as possible!

If you are in the market to buy or sell a home, let Sandra Nickel and her Hat Team of Professionals assist you with all your real estate needs!  Call them today at 334-834-1500!

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Virtual Activities for All Ages

by The Hat Team

Living virtual… we compiled a list of things to do at home! From educational activities to museum tours to amusement park rides to exercise and so much more! Take a look and let us know if you have something to add! 

NEW LINKS ADDED WEEKLY 

One World: Together at Home
The global special celebrating healthcare workers will be on CBS and CBS All Access on Saturday, April 18.

Virtual Tours
Carlsbad Caverns
Anne Frank House Virtual Tour
British Museum London
Guggenheim Museum, NYC
Ellis Island Interactive Tour
Field Museum: Chicago
Musee d’Orsay, Paris
National Air & Space Museum – Smithsonian
National Gallery of Art
National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea
The Louvre
VanGogh Museum: Amsterdam
Buckingham Palace
Great Wall of China 360
Great Wall of China Virtual
NASA Mission Operations Room
National Park Service Virtual Tours
National Aquarium Virtual Tour: Baltimore
The Great Pyramids
National Aquarium: Washington
Disney World & Disneyland Virtual Rides
Seattle Aquarium

Mount Vernon 
Monticello
Colonial Williamsburg
National Women’s History Museum

Explore Different Countries with National Geographic
Explore Everest, Himalayas, Nepal and More!

Animal Web Cams
Atlanta Zoo Panda Cam
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Duke Farms Eagle Cam: New Jersey
Liberty Science Center: New Jersey
Georgia Aquarium
Houston Zoo
Monterey Bay Aquarium
National Aquarium Live Cams: Baltimore
Reid Park Zoo: Tucson, AZ
San Diego Zoo
Smithsonian National Zoo: Washington
Wolf Conservation Center

Shark Videos
Explore the Wildlife of Yellowstone National Park

Educational
Peanuts Homeschool Ideas
Amazing Education Resources (extensive list of programs)
Lunch Doodles with Mo Williams
Discovery K12 (online homeschool K-12)
Ivy League college courses available online
Imagineering in a Box on Khan Academy
Khan Academy
Virtual Field Trip Lesson Plan
Math Websites
NASA

US Space and Rocket Center – Huntsville, AL 
Scholastic Learn at Home
PBS Kids
Educational Netflix Shows

Virtual Dissections and Labs
Schoolhouse Rock
Making Bread with Kids
Social Studies Websites
Reading and Writing
Time for Kids
Virtual Marine Biology Camp
Online Kids Cooking Classes with Flour Power
Weather Science with National Weather Service
Historic Children’s Books Online
Crash Course
The White House

Behold the Holy Lands
Walk the Battlefields of Gettysburg
Take a Trip to the North Pole
Mars

Workout
HIIT Workouts
Couch to CrossFit
14 Free Workouts
Kids Workout

Kids Movement and Action Songs 
Peloton

Virtual Story Times
Children’s Authors Read-Alouds
Storyline Online
Harper Kids
Brightly Storytime
Story Time From Space

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Arts
Paper Dolls
Berlin Philharmonic: Digital Concert Hall
Metropolitan Opera

Fender Guitar Lessons
Center for Puppetry Arts @ Home
Crayola
San Francisco Symphony
New York Philharmonic
Classical Music for Kids
The Metropolitan Museum of Art for Kids
Virtual Drumming
BBC Music Planet
National Gallery of Art

 

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