Put Your Trust in Shleppers: Moving to A New City

Whether you’re moving a few streets away or to a new part of the country, the process is both invigorating and intimidating. You get to start fresh and create a new life in a new spot, but it comes with giving up many creature comforts you’ve become accustomed to. You don’t know your neighbors and the place you’re now calling home. A simple Google search might yield crime statistics, but it won’t give you the know-how to get comfortable in your new surroundings. Shleppers Moving & Storage has serviced the NYC area for over four decades and we’ve picked up some tricks along the way. We can help you get your things from point A to point B while also offering some advice that can ease your worried mind.

Moving Safety Tips From The Professionals

Ask around about the local scene when you first get into your new neighborhood. Since 1978, Shleppers has been collecting stories about moving around; they’ve seen the best of the best and the sketchiest of the sketch when it comes to different locations in NYC. Getting to know your neighbors and asking about good and bad areas can not only restore some trust in your new home base, but you’ll build connections that come in handy in times of need. It’s never a bad idea to introduce yourself and get on good terms with your neighbors. Shleppers Moving has your back when it comes to beginning the moving process, but establishing a sense of security is all in your hands.

When you’re first out and about, we suggest traveling with a friend or family member until you get comfortable in your new neighborhood. You will be able to scope out the scene without feeling completely insecure. Check out local chambers of commerce or community organizations that can lend a helping hand with familiarizing yourself with the good, the bad, and the ugly. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with local neighborhood watches and join alliances that add safety in numbers.

Something that seems like common sense but can slip our minds is being proactive about protecting yourself. Until you get more familiar with your new neighborhood, it’s best to lock up your home and bag smart. Don’t be naïve when it comes to leaving your door open or your purse unprotected: lock the door and zip your bag. Shleppers is a trusted moving company because we are cautious before being comfortable during every step of the moving process. Don’t let a stranger take advantage of your vulnerability in this uncharted territory.

Get Some New Gear: What Moving Professionals Suggest For Safety Features

Shleppers knows NYC inside and out, and as moving professionals, we have seen many people come and go from their new homes. Changing your locks or going the extra step of hiring a locksmith for your doors is typically a good start. Don’t forget that windows have locks too so be sure to check those as well. From there, investing in a security cameras will give you an added layer of safety until you’ve settled in. Having security cameras can feel like you’re going a bit overboard, but it’s better to have peace of mind. If anything, you’ll be able to quell any unnecessary anxiety by reviewing the footage and seeing the activity in your neighborhood.

Mace is another thing to have handy that may seem like overkill, but it is more of a must. Carrying pepper spray and even studying some amateur self-defense can give you solace when you’re forced to travel alone. Mace and self-defense moves might be a little old school, so to add technology into your tool bet you can download a safety app. A lot of security apps not only give you access to cameras in your home while you’re away, they allow you to track other individuals in your family and friend group to check on them in scary situations. Many applications also have the ability to directly connect you with law enforcement and emergency aid, so safety is only a swipe away.

Moving with Shleppers

You can trust Shleppers like your own family; we work diligently to make sure our professional movers have your back in more ways than one. If you want more tips on tackling your big move, we’d love to stay and chat after we unpack. Staying safe in your new neighborhood means planning ahead and relying on the guys who have seen it all and have some stories up their sleeves. Contact Shleppers Moving & Storage for a FREE quote today!