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FA M I LY A N D M W R C O M M A N D
Unofficial
Travel
Guide
Advice
Resources
Information
SAN ANTONIO METRO AREA
TRAVEL GUIDE
Family and MWR Command
‘Unofficial’ Travel Guide
I promised you a helpful and fun guide for a smooth relocation to
FMWRC’s new home at Fort Sam Houston. You wanted a simple yet
Contents
comprehensive guide to make your PCS less stressful and more relaxing
for you and your Family members. Let’s make your trip to San Antonio a
real “yippie ki-yay-HOOAH” adventure! That’s my new shout-out!
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Part 1:
Moving Mind Set
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Part 2:
Let’s Get Organized 10
Part 3:
Planning your Route 16
Part 4:
PCS Dictionary
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Part 5:
Rights & Responsibilities
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Part 6:
Your New Home and Community 28
Part 7:
Useful Resources & Relocation Contacts unofficial edition of FMWRC’s Relocation Guide. If we missed something, please let us know.
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Part 8:
Comments from the Front So let’s give a shout-out to our new Texas home and our great work force!
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Part 9:
Moving Checklist
Disclaimer:
I realize you are also working hard every day to make life better for our
Soldiers and their Families, but I want you to have some fun along the way. We all need
to stay excited and focused about this important move. We are eager to help you with any
aspect of your transition. Together, we are a dynamic team!
I received feedback from you at our town hall meetings about the importance of sharing
information and lessons from folks who have already moved to Texas. This is our first
Reuben D. Jones
Major General, U.S. Army
Commanding General
This guide’s purpose is to provide insight and up-to-date information and advice from MWR professionals
who have already experienced the PCS moving process. It is dispersed with the understanding that the
author(s) is not engaged in rendering legal, financial, accounting or other professional services. Although
every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this guide, the author cannot accept responsibility for
any loss, injury, or inconvenience resulting from the use of this guide. Neither FMWRC nor the author(s)
assume any liability resulting from action taken based upon the information included or not included herein.
Mention of a company name or resource does not constitute endorsement.
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The Spiritual Journey
Part 1: The Moving Mindset
You may not think of your move as a spiritual journey, but in a very real sense it is. You join the likes
of the patriarch Moses who was told to get up and move. He left behind family and friends for a
land he knew nothing of. Because of that he had to rely on his faith. In fact, the difficulties of his trip
strengthened him in his belief. It is during these times of great change that we have the opportunity not
only to grow, but to also learn more about ourselves and about our God.
As you make the transition to San Antonio, Texas, you will be embarking on one of the most stressful
events in your life. Stress inventories rank moving as a high stressor. Add to that stress things such as
temporary separation, a new mortgage, leaving behind old friends, changing social environments, etc.
and you have some major pressures. On top of that, there may be other personal issues or problems
that you are currently facing in life which may be aggravated by a move.
Knowing all of this beforehand will give you an opportunity to prepare yourself for the journey. Material,
mental, and spiritual preparation can help smooth the way, not for a stress free move, but for a less
stressful transition. We tend to do better when we know things in advance and have the opportunity to
prepare ourselves. That is one reason that we are writing this booklet. We hope that it will assist you in
thinking through the process, while giving you a sense of control in the midst of the chaos that a move
can create.
Every day, the entire Family and MWR Workforce is charged with taking care of Soldiers and
Families around the world, while taking into account the many transitions they experience.
This ‘unofficial’ guide is designed to help tackle the complex task of moving by providing
reliable information to keep you organized, informed, focused and energized during your
transition to San Antonio, TX. With insider tips from Family and MWR professionals who have
already relocated to the Lone Star state, you will find advice on travel routes; where to shop, eat
and play in the home of the Alamo; and useful resources about our new home and community.
Just remember — whether you have spent your entire career in the military and are familiar
with the PCS process, or you’re moving for the first time — careful and organized planning is
the key to maintaining excitement and peace of mind during your moving experience.
Part 2: Let’s Get Organized
You are your best emotional, physical and spiritual mentor. You know yourself better than anyone else.
You know what you need: how much planning, how much rest, how much support. Now is the time to
start that process. Your friends and your faith can be a tremendous support. You do not make this trip
alone. Allow yourself the freedom to feel and experience what that means. Don’t be afraid to grieve
what you are giving up, nor to look forward to what you will experience. Remember, there will probably
come a day when you will look back on this and find something to laugh about.
90 - 120 days before you move
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For those of you in the military, you have done this many times before. Military families know that some
moves are better than others. They also know that they have survived them all. How do they do it?
Generally speaking they have learned that they are a part of a community. They realize that there are
caring people on the other end to help them. They plant themselves and get busy making new friends,
locating a good school, and finding a new church family. They know that, some of their friends from
previous duty stations are already there preparing the way for them.
Sometimes we need to ask for help during this journey. The FMWRC Family stands ready to assist.
If there is anything that I or anyone else from the FMWRC staff can do, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Remember, others are probably experiencing similar challenges. If you have needs, please don’t
hesitate to speak up to allow someone the blessing of traveling along the spiritual road with you.
Once your date is established, you should receive a PCS confirmation
email with the Relocation Services Request Form and Cost Estimate for
Civilian PCS Travel to be filled out and returned. These forms will prompt
your Permanent Change of Station orders to be issued.
Your PCS orders, which will be issued approximately 90-120 days from your report date,
authorize your move and contain critical information so you are advised to read them carefully.
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uman Resources will be in contact with you throughout this process providing
information on your out-processing, office shipment, HHG and who to contact should
issues arise. Rather than using your Government Travel Credit Card (GTCC) to pay for
all your PCS-related expenses, your orders will authorize an advance of your estimated
relocation costs.
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our relocation costs are determined by the worksheet you filled out and returned
during your briefing at Fort Belvoir. This figure will be on your orders, along with the
statement authorizing an advance.
God bless you on your way.
Washington, DC
CH (COL) Thomas C. Waynick
(703) 681-7425
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San Antonio
CH (LTC) William E. Godwin-Stremler
Office (210)424-8409 Cube: Z-3
Cell (210)792-0298
Once you have volunteered and been approved to relocate to Texas, you
and your supervisor will need to select a date of transfer based on the
pre-approved report dates.
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• Advances are given on Fixed Amount Reimbursed Temporary Quarters Subsistence
Expenses [TQSE (F)], en-route travel, and House Hunting Trip (HHT). Advances can be
given for Actual Expense Temporary Quarters Subsistence Expenses [TQSE (AE)] not to
exceed 30 days. No advances are given for MEA.
Also, be sure and keep all your important documents and receipts for accountability and
reimbursement purposes or to file a claim if anything is damaged.
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he amount you are advanced is 60% of your estimated expenses paid via direct
deposit. This is to ensure you are not over paid and that taxes are already taken out.
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ou can request your advance 10 days prior to your HHT or PCS. For example, if you
are leaving for your HHT 11 November, you can request an advance for your HHT
estimated costs 1 November. If you are ready to PCS 11 December, you can request an
advance for TQSE (F) and en-route travel 1 December.
The Fort Sam Houston Claims Office
Bldg. 153 Stanley Road
210-221-1973; Fax 210-221-2550 Mailing Address
1306 Stanley Road, Suite 19
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
Office Hours: 0800 - 1430 Monday through Friday
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o claim your advance, simply fax a copy of your orders with an attached fax cover
letter stating “I request an advance for...” to Defense Finance and Accounting Service
(DFAS) at 216-367-3428 (advances only).
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nce relocated, travel vouchers for all PCS related expenses should be filed as usual
with the employee providing any advance info on the 1351-2. See the Filing Your Travel
Vouchers section for assistance.
60 days before you move
Health care
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Schedule an appointment with your current health care providers in the
next 30 days. Be sure to obtain copies of all your records and carry
them with you. This appointment will also be a good time to discuss
physician referrals and prescriptions. Selling your home or breaking your lease�
If you have a home in the area and have to sell it or break your lease these expenses are
reimbursable. See the Filing Your Travel Vouchers section for full details.
When selling your home, you may elect to participate in the Defense National Relocation
Program. This program offers several options including Guaranteed Home Sale Service, Home
Marketing Incentive Payment, Property Management Services and Destination Services. For the
full details, view the DoD National Relocation Program Handbook. www.nab.usace.army.mil/dnrp
House Hunting Trip� (HHT)
You are authorized a 10-day House Hunting Trip for you and your spouse to visit the San Antonio
area and look for a new home.
During your HHT, you are entitled per-diem, hotel, airfare and a rental vehicle. All expenses should
be charged to your GTCC and receipts saved. To be reimbursed for these expenses, you will need
to file a travel claim to DFAS. Full details on filing your claim can be found in the Filing Your
Travel Vouchers section.
Household goods
The purpose of your HHT is to find a new home, but where do you start?
Once your orders are in hand, proceed to any one of the Joint Personal Property Shipping
Offices (Fort Belvoir, 703-806-0970 or Crystal City (Taylor Building) 703-602-1862/1296)
to schedule your shipment of household goods. DoD civilians are limited to 18,000 pounds of
household goods without incurring additional expense.
The secret to a successful house-hunting trip is to be as informed and organized as possible
before you go.
Please also note that not all household items are able to be shipped (refer to your Personal
Property Office for a detailed list of unauthorized item). Shipment of your privately owned
vehicle is not authorized.
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To file your claim, contact the local claims office in San Antonio:
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ake a list of the critical requirements for your
new neighborhood.
These include:
- commuting time
- school requirements
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- community demographics (age, education, lifestyle)
- population density (urban, suburban, or rural)
- community institutions that are important to you (being close to entertainment,
places of worship, or other amenities)
30 days before you move�
Spouse Employment Program
This service provides free access to a résumé and job-listing database for
spouses and military-friendly employers and also provides the capability
to track spouse hires and to sort jobs by state. www.msjs.org
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btain a map of your new city, and try to become as familiar with it as you can.
3. G
et an idea of which neighborhoods are likely to meet your requirement. Try to talk with
other employees who already live in your new city to gain their perspective.
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etermine a price range to look for a home in your new city. By using various reports/
information available online, you can see how much of an increase or decrease to expect in
home prices compared to where you live now. It is important to arrive on your house-hunting
trip with a realistic expectation of what you will need to spend in order to afford a home in a
neighborhood that meets your requirements.
5. Interview realtors by phone before you make your trip. Decide on a realtor and work with that
realtor to plan your trip.
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CAC
Check your CAC expiration date. If it expires before you leave, obtain a new
card from Fort Belvoir. If it expires after you report to San Antonio, make an
appointment to get a new one.
(In/Out Processing, 367 Stanley, Fort Sam Houston; (210) 221-9274)
Personal
• School: Begin the process of enrolling your child in their new school or daycare. Texas
requires a hepatitis (HEP) shot, Virginia, Maryland and DC do not. This shot is given in
two parts, 6 months apart.
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ell your realtor that you only want to look at houses that are priced to sell. You do not want
to waste time or confuse yourself by looking at houses with unrealistic asking prices.
• Daycare: Begin the process for daycare early as there may be a waiting list. Information on
childcare options can be obtained from the Fort Sam Houston CYS Services program.
8. W
hen you go on your house-hunting trip, take along your map, your research notes
concerning communities (schools, amenities, etc.) and a house-hunting checklist. The
checklist is a list of key features of houses, so that you can take organized notes on every
house that you visit. You can use the map to mark locations of houses.
(2010 Stanley Road, Fort Sam Houston, Bldg. 2797; (210) 221-4871/ (210) 221-1723)
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ake sure that the realtor understands your neighborhood requirements and your price
range, and that the realtor believes that your price range is realistic.
With good planning and the right realtor, you can accomplish a lot on your house-hunting trip!
The San Antonio MLS Web site is a comprehensive database of all homes
listed in the area, regardless of real estate agent or company. If you are
searching for an apartment you may find Apartment Finder or the San
Antonio classified ads useful. The online classifieds Web site
Craigslist is also a good resource.
• Banking: Is your bank available in San Antonio? If not you may need to open a new
account. Don’t forget about financial items such as stocks, bonds, CD’s and safety
deposit boxes.
• Other: Some employees have reported that they were required to change other personal
documents including wills and trusts.
• DMV: Texas requires a state inspection for vehicles and requires a copy of your title to
process your registration. Virginia and many other states only carry digital copies. Request
a hard copy to take with you.
As part of the PCS process, you are authorized
reimbursement of many real estate related expenses.
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**Remember to file your HHT voucher as soon as you return. Sample
forms are provided at http://cpol.army.mil/library/general/brac/
docs/PDT-Info-package.pdf
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Part 3: Planning your Route
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re-plan your route with possible stopping points. This will assist in lowering your anxiety
of knowing where you are going and can help you make hotel/motel reservations along the
route. Depending on what day you travel, places to stay can book up quickly and looking
for a place to stay in the middle of the night after you have driven all day is not something
you want to do.
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A couple of suggestions before you move…
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In our research we found there are many routes to get to San Antonio Texas from Washington
DC, there are three major routes provided; (1) northern route, (2) middle route (3) southern
route and there is also MG Jones’ Famous “Mooch” Route.
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oute 1 (northern route about 1608 miles):
Interstate 66 West to Interstate 81 South
Interstate 81 South to Interstate 40 West
Interstate 40 West to Interstate 30 West
Interstate 30 West to Interstate 35E South
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What Route should I take if I travel by car when going from Washington DC to
San Antonio, Texas?
Areas of interest along this route include: Shenandoah
National Park and Valley; Roanoke, Virginia; Knoxville;
Nashville and Memphis Tennessee; Little Rock, Arkansas;
and Dallas, Texas.
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(2) If you do not have a GPS or have been thinking about purchasing one, I would recommend
it. Either way, suggest printing out the route you are taking to assist in your travels.
Many employees when driving from the Washington DC area to San Antonio, made hotel
reservations prior to leaving and saved money and were guaranteed a room. Many major
chains give a military discount, AAA discount, and government travel discount, if on
orders. If you would need to cancel your reservation, most hotels/motels will not charge
you if you cancel before or 6:00 p.m. the day of arrival. One note, some hotels may charge
a parking fee and these are not reimbursable expenses, so consider this when looking for
hotels/motels online.
(3) If you are traveling with pets, you want to get from here to there as safely and comfortably
as you can with your pet. Always check with the petswelcome.com database before
leaving to make sure the hotel accepts pets. Be sure to check to find out if there are any
restrictions, fees, etc.
Make sure you keep a list of Emergency Veterinary Clinics in the area to which you’re
headed. You can also find a number of these on the petswelcome.com website database of
emergency vets.
The three routes listed below, using Washington DC as your start point, can be seen visually by
using Google Maps (www.google.com).
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Interstate
Interstate
Interstate
Interstate
95
85
65
10
12
South to Interstate 85 South
South to Interstate 65 South
South to Interstate 10 West
West to Interstate 12 West
West to Interstate 10 West
Areas of interest along this route include: Richmond,
Virginia; Durham, Charlotte, and Greenville, North
Carolina; Atlanta Georgia; Montgomery and Mobile
Alabama; Biloxi and Gulfport, Mississippi; New
Orleans, Louisiana; and Houston, Texas.
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2. Route 2 (middle route about 1604 miles):
Interstate 40 West to Interstate 75 South /40 West
Interstate 12 West to Interstate 10 West
Areas of interest along this route include: Shenandoah
National Park and Valley; Roanoke, Virginia; Knoxville
and Chattanooga, Tennessee; Birmingham, Alabama;
New Orleans, Louisiana; and Houston, Texas.
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Destination 1: Nashville, Tennessee
Distance: 668 miles
Interstate
Interstate
Interstate
Interstate
495 to Interstate 95
96 to Interstate 66
66 to Interstate 81
81 to Interstate 40
Where to stay:
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The Marriott Hotel
600 Marriott Drive
Nashville, Tennessee 37214
Phone: (615) 889-9300
Fax: (615) 889-9315
Where to Stay:
Peabody Hotel
The Peabody Memphis
149 Union Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38103
Phone: (901) 529-4000
What to Eat:
us’s World Famous Fried Chicken
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310 South Front Street
Memphis, Tennessee 38103-4112
(901) 527-4877
Where to Stay:
What to Eat:
Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans
901 Poydras Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
(504) 581-5599
What to See:
What to Eat:
Jacques-Imo’s:
Real Nawlin’ Food
8324 Oak Street
New Orleans,
Louisiana 70118
(504) 861-0886
Destination 4: Houston, Texas
Distance: 348 miles
The Grand Ole Opry
2804 Opryland Drive
Phone: (615) 871-OPRY
www.opry.com
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What to See:
What to See:
Destination 2: Memphis, Tennessee
Distance: 212 miles
Destination 3: New Orleans, Louisiana
Distance: 396 miles
Interstate 40 to Interstate 240
Space Center Houston
1601 East Nasa Parkway
Houston, Texas 77058-3145
(281) 244-2100
Final Destination:
San Antonio, Texas
Distance: 197 miles
What to See:
Bourbon Street
The Garden District
The French Quarter
Mary’s Pitt Bar-B-Que
1106 Jefferson Street
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52 South 2nd Street
Memphis, Tennessee 38103-2628
(901) 523-2746
www.hogsfly.com
What to Eat:
Goode Company Texas BBQ
5109 Kirby Drive
Houston, Texas 77098
(713) 522-2530
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Interstate 10
Where to Stay:
Omni Hotel Houston
Four Riverway
Houston, Texas 77056
Phone: (713) 871-8181
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Interstate 40
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Part 4: PCS Dictionary
Where is the IMCOM lease
space building located?
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The address of the IMCOM lease
space is:
U.S Army Installation
Management Command
at J&M Business Park,
11711 North Interstate Highway
35, Suite 110
San Antonio, Texas 78233
Additionally, you can reach the
guard desk at 210-424-8200.
This being said the best way
to get to this location, until
you know the road system, is
to take Interstate 35 South or
Interstate 35 North and get off
at the O’Connor exit. If you take
the exit off I-35 South then the
building will be on your right
hand side as soon as you exit. If
you are taking the exit on I-35N
then you will drive to the stop
light, take a left at the light,
cross over the overpass of I-35,
and the building parking lot is
on the right.
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Term
PMR Proportional Meal Rate
HHG Household Goods
POA Privately Owned Automobile
HHT House-hunting Trip
POC Privately Owned Conveyance
POD Port of Debarkation
POE Port of Embarkation
POV Privately Owned Vehicle
PTA Prepaid Ticket Advice
RAT Renewal Agreement Travel
HMIP Home Marketing Incentive
Payment
HOR IRC Internal Revenue Code
IRS Internal Revenue Service
ITO Installation Transportation Officer
Home of Record
Request for Orders
ITRA Income Tax Reimbursement
Allowance
RFO RITA Relocation Income Tax Allowance
Combined Marginal Tax Rate
JFTR Joint Federal Travel Regulations
SHHG COLA
Cost-of-Living Allowance
JTR Joint Travel Regulations
SIT CONUS Continental United States
M&IE Meals and Incidental Expenses
TA CRS Commuted Rate Schedule
MALT Monetary Allowance in Lieu of
Transportation
TCS CTO (Contracted) Commercial Travel Office
MALT
Monetary Allowance in Lieu of
PLUS Transportation Plus Flat Per Diem
(PDT Travel)
MEA Miscellaneous Expense Allowance
MTR Marginal Tax Rate
NTS Non temporary Storage
Acronym
Term
AEA
Actual Expense Allowance
CMTR
DTOD Defense Table of Official Distances
DTR Defense Transportation Regulations
DTS Defense Travel System
EFT Electronic Funds Transfer
FTR Federal Travel Regulation
FWTR GBL 16
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Acronym
Federal Withholding Tax Rate
Government Bill of Lading
GOCO Government-Owned Contractor
Operated
GTR Government Transportation Request (SF 1169)
OCONUS Outside the Continental
United States
PCS Permanent Change of Station
PD Per Diem Determination
PDS Permanent Duty Station
PITI Principal, Interest, Taxes and
Insurance
Shipment of Household Goods
Storage in Transit
Transportation Agreement
Temporary Change of Station
TGBL Through Government Bill
of Lading
TMS Travel Management System
TQSA Temporary Quarters Subsistence
Allowance
TQSE Temporary Quarters Subsistence
Expenses
TQSE (AE) Actual Expense Reimbursement
for Temporary Quarters
Subsistence Expenses
TQSE (F) Fixed Amount Reimbursement
for Temporary Quarters
Subsistence Expenses
WTA Withholding Tax Allowance
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Part 5: Rights & Responsibilities
General Points
•General information about your move is available in the General Services
Administration’s booklet “Shipping Your Household Goods”.
• Detailed information about the mover’s responsibilities to you and to the Government
is contained in the GSA Tender of Service (TOS). Your move coordinator should have a
copy of the TOS for your review.
Your Move
• Instead of you making your own arrangements, your agency has made those
arrangements for you. Your agency will pay the moving company directly for the services
it provides. To do so, your agency has issued a Government Bill of Lading (GBL).
• Once your agency has authorized the movement of your household goods, the
Government will pay the costs of packing, loading, transportation, unloading, unpacking
and storage in transit (SIT).
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Communications
• Communication between you, your move coordinator and the moving company is vital to
the success of your move. If you have any questions, ask! If anything is wrong, contact
your move coordinator.
Your Rights
• You have the right to have your HHG’s moved in a professional and timely manner by a
firm that has been approved by GSA to handle Government employee property.
• You have the right to have qualified, professional personnel pack, load, transport,
unload, and unpack your HHG’s.
• You have the right to an on-site pre-move survey of your belongings by the mover. Only
your GBL Issuing Officer may authorize the mover to conduct a telephone survey.
• You have the right to have all items disassembled by the mover at your old residence to
be reassembled in your new residence.
• The Government will NOT pay the cost to move airplanes, mobile home, camper trailers,
boats, birds, pets, livestock, cordwood, building materials, property intended for resale
or disposal, or property used in a business.
• You have the right to stop the mover’s work at any time you believe that to continue will
subject you or your possessions to harm.
• The Government may pay the cost to move privately owned vehicles when authorized by
your agency.
• You have the right to review and object to the way in which your property is coded on the
mover’s inventory at origin.
• The Government may pay the cost to move your professional books, papers, and/or
equipment used in the Government employment.
• You have the right to have the mover provide reasonable assistance in the preparation of
a claim. This includes the mover providing estimates of repair at its expense.
• The Government will move your household goods (HHG) at Full Value Service. If you
desire to increase the base valuation, you must notify your move coordinator, in writing,
to have the excess valuation shown on the GBL. The cost for such additional valuation
will be charged to you by the Government.
• You have the right to stop work and rest. Working hours are from 8:00 AM until 5:00
PM Monday through Friday. However, you may continue to work beyond 5:00 PM, begin
work before 8:00 AM, or work on Saturday, Sunday, or U.S.
holiday if mutually agreeable in writing between you and
the carrier at no additional cost to the Government.
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• When your goods are placed into SIT, you have the right to have them stored within 50
miles of the destination municipality. If there is no SIT facilities located within 50 miles,
only the GBL Issuing Officer may approve SIT at another location.
Your Responsibilities
• You have the responsibility to ensure that the mover services your shipment in a
professional manner and to immediately advise your move coordinator when it does not.
• You have the responsibility to establish with the mover the dates on which your shipment
will be packed and loaded.
• You have the responsibility prior to pickup of your shipment to advise your move
coordinator, in writing, if you want to declare excess valuation above the base valuation on
your shipment. Any increased valuation must be shown on the GBL.
• You have the responsibility to be present or have your designated agent present as your
goods are packed and loaded to protect your and the Government’s interest.
• You or your designated agent have the responsibility of verifying and signing the inventory
prepared at your old residence to ensure that it properly reflects the contents and condition
of your HHG’s.
• You have the responsibility to advise the mover of everything you intend to move, and you
must make accessible to the carrier all items you intend to move, including items in the
attic, garage, basement and storage shed.
• You have the responsibility to stop work on your shipment and notify your GBL Issuing
Officer or move coordinator when it is not being performed to your satisfaction.
• You have the responsibility to disassemble before your move and reassemble after delivery,
ice makers, swing sets, outdoor playground equipment, television and radio antennas,
satellite dishes, storage sheds and other similar items.
• You have the responsibility to arrange for the disconnecting/reconnecting of gas and/or
electric washer/dryers. You also have the responsibility of draining water hoses and draining/
filling waterbeds.
• You have the responsibility for arranging for the disassembling, reassembling, or servicing
of articles that require special servicing or services of a technician or craftsman such as a
grandfather clock, hi-fi stereo or other electronic equipment, phonograph sets, gas dryers,
wall units/room electric/pipe organs, hot tubs and pool tables.
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• You are responsible for the transportation costs to ship that portion of your HHGs in
excess of 18,000 pounds.
• You have the responsibility to be present or have your agent present when your goods
are delivered to confirm from the original inventory listing that all boxes, furniture, and
other items are accounted for and are received in the same condition as when they were
picked up. You must immediately notify the carrier and annotate on the carrier’s delivery
inventory listing all loss or damage that is readily visible as your goods are unloaded.
• You have the responsibility to instruct the mover in the placement of property at your
new residence. This does not mean the mover must place articles being unpacked into
drawers, cupboards, cabinets or closets except when articles are removed from hanging
wardrobes.
• You have the responsibility to report and submit a claim in writing for any loss/damage
discovered at the time of delivery or that found after delivery. Any loss or damage that is
not readily noticeable at the time of delivery, such as broken china or glassware that was
in a carton and not unpacked when goods were delivered must be reported, in writing, to
the mover within 75 days after delivery. This does not mean, however, that you cannot
file a claim after 75 days. Concealed damage must be reported within 75 days. If it is
not, the burden of proof in on you to prove that the mover did the damage.
• You have the responsibility to complete and return the GSA Household Goods Carrier
Evaluation Report to your GBL Issuing Officer.
The Mover’s Responsibilities
• The mover has the responsibility to conduct an on-site pre-move survey of your property
to determine weight, packing material and containers needed.
• The mover must inspect and perform all packing, crating and padding necessary to
ensure safe transportation of your belongings. Except for the packing of grandfather
clocks and pool table slate, the use of crates
must be pre-authorized by the GBL Issuing
Officer. At your request, articles such as
electronic equipment may be packed in
the original containers if the containers
are considered by the mover to be in good
condition for shipping purposes.
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• The mover must furnish clean packing containers of sufficient quality for the protection
of your goods, such as barrels, boxes, wardrobes, cartons, all crating materials and all
padding materials and equipment. The mover must furnish new cartons for mattresses,
linens, clothing, draperies and other similar articles.
Part 6: Your New Home
and Community
• The mover shall reassemble all property disassembled by the mover at origin; e.g. beds,
waterbeds and sectional bookcases and shall service all appliances; e.g. remove washer
kits, washer packs/locks, record player turntables, etc. that were serviced by the mover
to ensure safe transportation of your shipment.
Texas! It’s More Than You Think. It’s Like A
Whole Other Country! Within its 267,000
square miles, there’s something for everyone
in Texas. The state’s amazing variety of
landscapes and cultures — spread across
seven regions — lends itself to unforgettable
experiences and adventures.
• If requested by you, the mover shall unpack and/or uncrate all property that was packed
and crated for movement and shall place the property in your new location as instructed
by you. When unpacking is performed by the mover at delivery, the mover must remove
all packing or related material from the premises.
• The mover has the responsibility to protect finished surfaced from scratching or marring,
to pack books in cartons and separate each row of books with an intervening piece of
solid or corrugated fiberboard, and to pack kitchenware by itself.
• The mover has the responsibility to carefully pack such items as glassware, chinaware
and other fragile articles using clean, modern materials. Excelsior or shredded paper
is not acceptable. The mover must wrap ornaments, small toys and other small items
individually. The mover must wrap lampshades and pack them separately from
other items.
• The mover has the responsibility to notify you as soon as possible and the GBL Issuing
Officer within 5 days after the placement of your HHG’s are in SIT, of the name, address
and telephone number of the warehouse in which the shipment is stored.
• The mover has the responsibility to ensure that facilities or warehouses used by
the carrier for SIT are commercial facilities used in the normal receipt and storage
of HHG’s.
• The mover has the responsibility to inventory at origin all items in your shipment and to
specify the actual condition of those items and to list at delivery all loss or damage that
has occurred.
Welcome to the Lone Star State
Visitors and natives alike can immerse
themselves in sparkling waters,
spectacular vistas, creative arts scenes,
mouth-watering cuisine, magnificent
birdwatching, and a touch of the Wild West!
Year round, visitors are welcome to swing a
club at more than 900 golf courses, stroll
along 600 miles of beaches, absorb the
stunning scenery of our national and state
parks, take a hike on our challenging trails,
and relive the Old West at any of our guest
ranches. Texas is known for its sunny skies
and its sunny disposition.
Wild treasures in Texas go far beyond cattle,
cactus and coyotes. Adventurers who hike,
bike, kayak or even camel trek their way
through Texas will find opportunities to
view an abundance of bird species and rare
butterflies, spot an endangered ocelot, enjoy
dolphin watching excursions, watch sea
turtles make their nests or become a cowboy
for a day or a week.
With a mild climate, a storied golf past and
over nine hundred courses strewn across
scenic Hill Country, piney woods, and seaside
links, Texas is blazing a trail in the world of
golf. Courses in Texas offer all levels of play
ideal for the weekend duffer or the seasoned
pro. As lush public, private and resort courses
spring up across the Lone Star State, Texas is
fast becoming a destination hotspot and golflover’s getaway.
Texas has come a long way from its Old
West origins and today boasts three of the
country’s 10 largest cities - Dallas, Houston
and San Antonio. Also in the nation’s top 25
are Austin, El Paso and Fort Worth. Whether
you enjoy shopping, art galleries or fine
cuisine, Texas cities serve up sophisticated
cosmopolitan getaways with small-town
hospitality.
www.traveltex.com
• The mover has the responsibility of providing to you all reasonable and necessary
assistance in the preparation of claims including repair estimates at no cost to you.
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San Antonio
Midtown
San Antonio embodies Texas’ independent,
maverick spirit-and there’s no better place
to feel this spirit than the city’s historic
areas. At the Alamo mission, see where early
Texans drew a line in the sand and declared
their independence from Mexico-fighting
overwhelming odds and dying for liberty.
Midtown is much like what it sounds - the
heart of San Antonio. Centrally located, it
includes nine distinct neighborhoods that
have some of the oldest houses in the city.
The architecture and historical significance of
many of Midtown’s neighborhoods and
buildings is a highlight of this area.
Walk back in time to colonial Spanish days
at one of San Antonio’s five 18th century
missions that spread European culture and
converted the native people to Christianity —
forever changing the face of the Southwest.
Wander the streets of La Villita, one of the
first Spanish settlements, and later home to
German and French pioneers. Or head to the
King William neighborhood, a national historic
district lined with impressive restored homes.
-Alta Vista
-Beacon Hill
-Monte Vista Historic District
San Antonio Neighborhoods
Uptown Central
One of the most popular areas to live in,
Uptown Central includes some of the most
upscale neighborhoods in San Antonio. It is
generally considered to be in the Northside of
San Antonio and is also home to some of the
best restaurants and shops in town.
-Alamo Heights
-Terrell Hills
-Uptown Broadway
North Central
to children because of the peacocks, deer and
rabbits permitted to roam freely.
-Pecan Valley
Education
-China Grove
Far Northwest
Some of the most sought-after (and pricey!)
San Antonio suburbs are in the Far Northwest
section. Many new homes are still being built
in and around these neighborhoods as the city
continues to grow and move northward.
-Helotes
-Anaqua Springs
The North Central area of San Antonio
is truly what it sounds like — a series of
neighborhoods on the Northside that are still
centrally located, between three of the biggest
and busiest highways in the city.
-Castle Hills
-Hill Country Village
-Shavano Park
-Hollywood Park
-Stone Oak
Southeast
San Antonio Area Independent
School Districts
Alamo Heights ISD, 7101 Broadway, 78209;
(210) 824-2483
Boerne ISD, 123 W Johns Rd,
Boerne, TX 78006; (830) 357-2000
Comal ISD, 1404 IH 35 North,
New Braunfels, TX 78130; (830) 221-2000
East Central ISD, 6634 New Sulphur Springs
Road, 78263; (210) 648-7861
Edgewood ISD, 5358 West Commerce Street,
78237; (210) 444-4500
Fort Sam Houston ISD, 1902 Winans Road,
78218; (210) 368-8700
Harlandale ISD, 102 Genevieve Street,
78204; (210) 921-4300
Getting to and from this area is easy and it
has some of the most sought-after zip codes
in San Antonio due to the good schools in
the area.
The Southeast area has some of the oldest
and most storied neighborhoods in San
Antonio including Pecan Valley, which is
home to a world-class golf course. The cost
of housing in this area is very affordable
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compared to other areas and it is very
family-oriented.
Judson IDS, 8012 Shin Oak Drive,
Live Oak, TX 78233; (210) 945-5100
Fort Sam Houston History
This fort, established in 1845, moved to its
present location in 1876. The post is known
as the birthplace of military aviation and the
site of the first flight of a military aircraft in
1910. The post is now known as the home of
Army medicine. Also of interest to visitors is
Lackland ISD, 2460 Kenly Avenue,
Lackland AFB, TX 78236
Medina Valley ISD, 8449 FM 471 South,
Castroville, TX 78009; (830) 931-2243
The Quadrangle, the oldest building on the
base in which the Apache chief Geronimo
was held captive here for 40 days in 1886.
Today, the Quadrangle is especially appealing
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North East ISD, 8961 Tesoro Drive, 78217;
(210) 804-7000
Northside ISD, 5900 Evers Road, 78238;
(210) 397-8500
Randolph Field ISD, P.O. Box 2217,
Universal City, Texas, 78148;
(210) 357-2300
San Antonio ISD, 141 Lavaca Street, 78210;
(210) 299-5500
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD,
1060 Elbel Road, Schertz, TX 78154;
(210) 945-6200
Somerset ISD, 19644 Somerset Road,
Somerset, TX 78069; (866) 852-9858
Southside ISD, 1460 Martinez-Losoya Road,
78221; (210) 882-1600
South San Antonio ISD,
2515 Bobcat Lane, 78224; (210) 977-7000
Southwest ISD, 11914 Dragon Lane, 78252;
(210) 622-4300
School District Locator
(Courtesy of Texas Education Agency)
(Use “Bexar County” for San Antonio
area schools)
Archdiocese of San Antonio Catholic Schools
Catholic Schools Office, 2718 W. Woodlawn,
San Antonio, Texas 78228.
For more information please call
210-734-2620 or to go
www.sacatholicschools.org
Colleges and Universities
Alamo Community College District (includes
Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, St.
Philip’s College, and San Antonio College)
Baptist University of the Americas
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Northwest Vista College
Our Lady of the Lake University
Palo Alto College
San Antonio College (SAC)
St. Mary’s University
St. Philip’s College
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Texas Lutheran University (in Seguin)
Trinity University
University of Mexico in San Antonio
(Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico)
University of Texas at San Antonio
University of Texas at San Antonio Health
Science Center
University of the Incarnate Word
Wayland Baptist University
Health Services
Baptist Health System
215 E Quincy Ste. 200
San Antonio, TX 78215
Phone: (210) 297-1000
Baptist Medical Center
111 Dallas Street
Phone: (210) 297-7000
Christus Santa Rosa Health Care
333 N Santa Rosa
Phone: (210) 704-3605
CSRHC is non-profit faith based health care
system comprised of Christus Santa Rosa
Hospital D.P., Christus Santa Rosa Children’s
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Hospital & Christus Santa Rosa Medical
Center Services include (pediatric, primary
care, rehabilitation, diabetic wound care,
oncology).
Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio
9522 Huebner Road
Phone: (210) 478-5400
Innova Hospital
4243 E Southcross Blvd
Phone: (210) 368-7400
Laurel Ridge Hospital
17720 Corporate Woods Dr
Methodist Ambulatory Surgery Center-Central
1008 Brooklyn Ave
Phone: (210) 225-0496
Methodist Ambulatory Surgery Hospital NW
9150 Huebner Rd Ste 100
Phone: (210) 691-8000
Methodist Children’s Hospital of South Texas
7700 Floyd Curl Dr
Phone: (210) 575-7105
Methodist Healthcare
8109 Fredericksburg Rd
Phone: (210) 575-0172
Methodist Healthcare System
8109 Fredericksburg Rd
Phone: (210) 575-0161
Methodist Specialty & Transplant Hospital
8026 Floyd Curl Dr
Phone: (210) 575-8107
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
1139 E Sonterra Blvd
Phone: (210) 638-2000
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
1310 McCullough
Phone: (210) 208-2900
Nix Health Care System
414 Navarro St Ste. 600
Phone: (210) 271-2188
North Central Baptist Hospital
520 Madison Oak Dr
Phone: (210) 297-4000
Northeast Baptist Hospital
8811 Village Dr
Phone: (210) 297-2000
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Northeast Methodist Hospital
12412 Judson Rd
Phone: (210) 646-5000
Promise Hospital of San Antonio
7400 Barlite Blvd
Phone: (210) 921-3221
St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital
7930 Floyd Curl Dr
Phone: (210) 297-5000
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
7400 Merton Minter Blvd
Phone: (210) 617-5218
Southeast Baptist Hospital
4214 E Southcross
Phone: (210) 297-3000
Texsan Heart Hospital
6700 W IH 10
Phone: (210) 736-6700
University Health System
4502 Medical Dr
Phone: (210) 358-4000
Part 7: Useful Resources &
Relocation Contacts
Moving Resources
Relocation Guides & Tools from Movers.com
A collection of over 150 documents covering
a variety of topics all of which address ways
to make your move easier. Movers.com is a
source of information on relocation and a
place where you can request free quotes from
moving companies.
Move.com
Tips on purchasing a house, figuring your
mortgage payments, and other good guides.
You might want to try the Moving Checklist
Generator to create a custom “to-do list”
with time line.
http://moving.move.com/move/Tools/
RelocationWizard.asp
Moving.com
All kinds of information to assist you with
finding a new home and planning a move.
MoversGuide
US Postal Service – file a change-of-address
form online, direct links to motor vehicle and
voter registration info for all 50 states, IRS
change-of-address forms, moving tips for you/
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the kids/the pets, how to get settled after the
move, a post office locator, and some moneysaving offers.
Wall Street Journal Real Estate
Search for a new home, plan your relocation
production, review extensive information
profiles for over 100 US cities, home design
and home improvement info, and even info on
lawn and garden care.
Relocation Central
A nationwide source for the latest relocation
information organized by city and categories
of interest from apartments to zoos. Pulls
together a lot of information already found
online but doesn’t quite go the extra step to
find listings not present on other sites.
Cost of Living & Demographics
EquiRaise
A free calculator that determines average
compensation increases (including wages
and salaries and benefits) and cost-of-living
adjustments based on data from the Bureau
of Labor Statistics. There is one calculator for
HR folks and one for individuals.
The US Census Bureau
Population estimates, building start-ups,
employment statistics, this site includes brief
information on many topics which might
affect your decision to move somewhere.
www.census.gov
FedStats
The Federal Interagency Council on Statistical
Policy maintains this site to provide easy
access to the full range of statistics and
information produced by these agencies for
public use.
www.fedstats.gov
Real Estate Links
Apartments.com
Nationwide network of apartment listings,
including floor plans. Choose your region,
price range, number of beds and baths,
and go.
Realtor.com
Select a state to find a new home or meet
realtors in that region.
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SOS and EFMP
RealtyDirectory
Survivor Outreach Services (SOS):
If an FMWRC staff is a Survivor and requires
support and/or information on SOS while
traveling to San Antonio, you may call the
24/7 number at 1-866-272-5841.
Army Community Service
Exceptional Family Member Program
2010 Stanley Rd., Bldg.. 2797
Phone: 221-2418 or 221-2705
DSN: 471-2418 or 471-2705
Exceptional Family Member Program
(EFMP):
Military Families with Special Needs
traveling to Fort Sam Houston requiring
assistance may contact:
Hours of operation:
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
San Antonio Military Medical Center
Brooke Army Medical Center-North
3851 Rogerbrooke Drive
Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234
Main #:210-916-4141
Pharmacy
Main: 210-916-1536
Refill: 210-916-8700
Information/Referral
Contact information (including phone
numbers and websites) is available for
hundreds of local, state and national
organizations and resources serving Families
with special needs at ARMYOneSource.com
• Advocacy organizations
• Fact sheets on a variety of medical/
educational conditions
• Area support groups
Wilford Hall Medical Center-South
59th Medical Way
2200 Bergquist Drive, Suite 1
Lackland, Air Force Base 78236
210-292-7412
Pharmacy
210-292-7000
800-469-7171
• Sports/recreation and vocational training
opportunities
• Counseling options
• Child care options
• Independent (public) School District (ISD)
and private school contact information
• Programs offering financial assistance to
military Families with special needs
• And much more!
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School & Health Care Directories
comprehensive, annual, national statistical
database of information concerning all
public elementary and secondary schools
(approximately 87,000) and school districts
(approximately 16,000). What does this
mean to you? It means if you are searching
for information on school districts, you now
have access to “the correct name, address,
telephone number, NCES ID number,
urbanicity (rural, large city, etc.), and other
student and teacher information for public
schools or school districts as reported to
NCES by state education officials in each
state.” I like the cross listing from school
districts to individual schools in the district
and back again. You also don’t need the full
name of a school (I tried just “Blair” to find
“Montgomery Blair,” a school near me), and
the reports are pretty detailed. The School
search lets you specify grade span (K-12, 4 6, etc.) and number of students in the school.
Schools
www.nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch
A searchable list of real-estate professionals
— as well as their phone numbers, e-mail
address and websites, if applicable — who
have paid to be listed in the directory.
Trulia.com
A real estate search engine that helps you
find homes for sale and provides real estate
information at the local level to help you make
better decisions in the process.
Whether you’re planning to buy or rent, you
may find the quickest results by going to a
major search engine like Google and searching
on the name of the city you’re moving to and
the words “real-estate listings,” “apartments”
or “houses.”
Council of Chief State School Officers
A nationwide nonprofit organization for the
public officials leading the departments
responsible for elementary and secondary
education in the US and its other
jurisdictions. From this site you can connect
to the websites for all of these agencies,
check out information on education standards
and assessment, and keep up with the latest
news in the education field.
National Public School and School
District Locator
U.S. Department of Education’s National
Center for Education Statistics is making
available their Common Core of Data, a
Search Schools, Colleges, and Libraries
Another tool from NCES, this allows you
to search for schools, colleges, and public
libraries. Enter a location, select the kind of
institution you seek, and go.
Information on colleges and vocational
training schools is also available at
www.rileyguide.com
Health Care
AMA Doctor Finder
The On-Line Doctor Finder from the American
Medical Association. The database listings
are not limited to AMA members and all
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information has been confirmed by the various accrediting and certification agencies. When you
connect to this page, you will be asked to enter the numbers in the graphic. They are working
to prevent robots from accessing the database. If you cannot see the image, or you are on a
computer that does not display images, there is a way to tell them.
American Dental Association
Information on the association, dental care tips, and great information on finding a dentist. You
can search their online member directory, but even then they recommend you contact the state
and local societies in your area for referrals. Yes, links are provided to the state and
local societies.
Local Resources
Utilities
(As Recommended by the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce)
AT&T Inc.
175 E Houston Room 5A50
Phone: (210) 821-4105
Bexar Metropolitan Water District
2047 W Malone
Phone: (210) 354-6500
CPS Energy
145 Navarro
Phone: (210) 353-4488
San Antonio Water System
2800 Hwy 281 N
Phone: (210) 233-3621
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Part 8: Comments from the Front
“I highly recommend you travel by air. There are some great vehicle transportation companies
that will get your vehicle here quickly. Costs range from 675.00-900.00 depending on size of
vehicle and how you want it shipped. Check out Transport Executives!” — Patty Centeno, FP
“I didn’t use a specific route to come to San Antonio, just GPS, BUT what is very important
and a real life saver is if you are coming in two vehicles, get a set of Walkie-Talkies as they
were wonderful and so much better than cell phone. You can really feel connected. Also,
don’t forget prior to leaving that we have Lodging Success Hotels under the Lodging success
Program that folks can stay in while they are waiting to go into the homes or apartments at a
below per diem rate. Linda Hayes has the list for future moves.” – Sheryl Cleland, HP
“We traveled the southern route through VA, NC, SC, GA, AL, MS, LA, TX. Luckily it was
uneventful but this time of the year strong thunder-storms could develop especially in the late
afternoon so an eye on the sky is advised. Also when you travel through Atlanta and Houston
the recommendation is that you do it on a weekend or during non-rush hour times. We traveled
with a GPS which is fantastic but I also advise that you bring and know how to use a 2-D
navigation system called a map as a back-up in case you have any satellite or hardware issues.”
– Paul Burk, FM
“If you have small children make sure that you incorporate some fun into the PCS process.
The PCS process can be very stressful for them since they are not only changing homes but
changing schools as well. Make it an adventure!
Probably the biggest piece of advice we would
offer is to take the time to learn about the PCS
process by looking at the JTR. FMWRC HR did
a wonderful job in assisting us with our transition
but the employee needs to take ownership in the
process as well. HR has provided us with the tools
that we need to have a successful PCS and one of
those tools is the JTR. Reading up on how the PCS
process works and what is/is not authorized can
help minimize headaches and frustrations at
the end.” – Tina Hudson, FM
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Part: 9 Home move checklist
Eight weeks before
I nventory sheets Create an inventory sheet of all which
is to be moved.
Contact Personal Property Processing Office to
Coordinate Household Goods transfer
Discard unnecessary items Moving is a great time
for ridding yourself of unnecessary items. Have a yard
sale or donate unnecessary items to charity.
Contact insurance companies You’ll need to
contact your insurance agent to cancel/transfer your
insurance policy.
Four weeks before
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Contact
utility companies Set utility turnoff date,
seek refunds and deposits and notify them of your
new address.
Obtain
your medical records Contact your doctors,
physicians, dentists and other medical specialists to
obtain medical records or make plans for them to be
delivered to your new medical facilities.
Note food inventory levels Check your cupboards,
refrigerator and freezer to use up as much of your
perishable food as possible.
Protect jewelry and valuables Transfer jewelry and
valuables to safety deposit box so they cannot be lost or
stolen during your move.
Borrowed and rented items Return items which you
may have borrowed or rented. Collect items borrowed
to others.
One week before
Your
change of address Going to the Postal Service is
not a change of address form. See below for “Moving
address change checklist”
Bank
accounts Transfer or close bank and financial
accounts.
Service
automobiles If automobiles are to be driven
long distances, you’ll want to have them serviced so you
have a trouble-free drive.
Cancel
services Notify any remaining service providers
(newspapers, lawn services, etc) of your move.
items Set aside all items you’ll need while
Travel
traveling and those who made until your new home is
established.
Scan
your furniture Inventory Your furniture for
scratches and dents before you want to compare notes
with your mover on your moving day.
Moving day checklist
Plan your itinerary Make plans to spend the entire
day at the house or at least until the movers are on their
way. Someone will need to be around to make decisions.
Make plans for kids and pets to be at the sitters for
the day.
Review
the house Once the house is empty, check the
entire house (closets, the attic, basement, etc) to ensure
no items are left or no home issues exist.
Sign
the bill of lading Once you’re satisfied with the
mover’s packing your items into the truck, sign the bill
of lading. If possible, accompany your mover while the
moving truck is weighed.
Double check with your mover Ensure your mover
has the proper new address and all of your most recent
contact information should they have any questions during your move.
Vacate your home Make sure utilities are off, doors
and windows are locked and notify your real estate agent
you’ve left the property.
Moving address change checklist
Here’s a list of people, businesses and organizations who
will need to know you’ve moved to a new location.
Changing addresses is made easy when you know who
needs your updated info!
The Essentials
The post office Request a ‘change of address form at a
USPS post office.
Friends and family
Civilian Personnel
Financial Institutions
Banks and credit unions
Credit
card companies (including department store
credit cards)
Lenders
(mortgage, home equity, auto, student loan)
Insurance
companies (health, renters, auto, home,
medical, dental, disability, life)
Retirement
(pension plans, 401K, retirement accounts,
Social Security, Veterans Affairs)
Investments
(investment agencies and brokers)
Online
bill
payer
Paypal
Utilities
Phone services (cellular, land line and pager)
Electric
Heating
(gas, oil, propane or other fuels)
Water
(water
delivery, water treatment)
Sewer
Waste Disposal
Internet (land line, wi-fi and satellite)
Television (cable or satellite TV)
Department
of Motor Vehicles Obtain your driver’s
license and change your vehicle registration.
Professional
Memberships (licensing and certification
boards)
Health
Physicians
(doctors, doctor offices, hospitals)
Other
medical
professionals (dentists, optometrists)
Pharmacies
Service Providers
Housecleaning
services
Delivery
services
Accountants
Childcare (daycare center, baby sitters)
Lawn care service
Veterinarian (including pet groomer and pet sitters)
Pool services
Automobile
Auto
insurers (insurance agencies and brokers)
Auto
lenders (car dealership, bank or loan place)
Department
of Motor Vehicles (changing your
vehicle registration)
Membership
clubs (AAA or similar)
Warranty (if a car warranty is still in place)
Memberships
House of worship (churches, synagogues, mosques)
Health clubs
Community groups (PTA, neighborhood associations,
civic clubs)
Children’s extracurricular activities (dance classes,
music lessons, sport clubs)
Subscriptions
Newspapers
Magazines
Hurry! The USPS will only forward magazine
subscriptions for two months.
Movie
subscriptions (Netflix, Blockbuster or other)
Book
and
music clubs
Other
Air Miles Rewards Program
Update personal websites
Register to vote!
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