Alpha Moving & Storage Moving Tips
Here are some useful bits of advice and information concerning moving to Florida and based on our extensive experience.
Researching your Destination Location
Florida is a large and diverse state with five regions, each with its own unique cultural and geographical characteristics. Therefore, before making a decision regarding your destination, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the various Florida regions and their characteristics.
- Central Florida has contains beautiful small towns, lakes, and famous tourist attractions such as Disney World and the Kennedy Space Center.
- The Florida Panhandle is known for its friendly residents, air of southern charm, and beautiful Gulf coast beaches.
- Southern Florida, the largest Metropolitan includes Miami, Key West, and West Palm beach.
- Southwest Florida is well known for its beautiful beaches, art scene and theaters, and boasts the cities of St. Petersburg, Tampa, Sarasota, and Ft. Myers.
- Northern Florida is a region that’s well known for its historic landmarks as well as its Southern local atmosphere. The cities of Gainesville and Jacksonville are located in Northern Florida.
Becoming a Florida Resident
In order to become a Florida resident, you will need to take care of officially changing your address. Don’t forget to take care of your driver’s license and insurance coverage. You can get all the relevant information about Florida residency in the State of Florida portal.
Hurricane Safety
Moving to a new Florida home means that you’ll need to start thinking about hurricane safety. It’s recommended that you have any existing hurricane shutters inspected right after you move into your new house. Also, have any hurricane shutters as well as your roof inspected and reinforced. Regularly stock supplies such as water, batteries, and canned food. For further information, check the official State of Florida website.
If you have any more questions about moving to Florida, you can call your Alpha Moving and Storage representative any time.
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