Meet your neighbors
Go door-to-door and introduce yourself. This helps breed familiarity.
Learn the area
Learn the street names, find out where the nearest drugstores or parks are. Learn the different driving routes to and from your home. Take walks to get the lay of the land.
Teach Your Children
Go over home addresses, phone numbers, safe walking routes before moving into the home. Familiarize your children to the new environment quickly.
Establish an Emergency Plan
Have a list of emergency numbers present, as well as an escape plan from your home in case of an emergency.
