3344 NE 32ND AVE PORTLAND, OR 97212

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change of address packet.

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CHANGE OF ADDRESS | DMV

Oregon Department of Transportation

DMV Services

1905 Lana Avenue NE

Salem, OR 97314-0100

oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/pages/dv/chgaddress.aspx

General DMV Information Contact: (503) 299-9999

OREGON VOTERS REGISTRATION

County Elections Office listed below.

sos.oregon.gov/voting/pages/updatevoterregistration.aspx

County Elections Office Contacts

Clackamas County

1710 Red Soils Court, Ste 100

Oregon City, OR 97045 (503) 655-8510

Multnomah County 1040 SE Morrison Street Portland, OR 97214 (503) 988-3720

Washington County 2925 NE Aloclek Drive, Ste 170 Hillsboro, OR 97124 (503) 846-5800

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If you are not yet 18 years of age, you will not receive a ballot until an election occurs on or after your 18th birthday.

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1 800 735 2900

for the hearing impaired

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Secretary of State

Salem OR 97310-0722

County Elections Offices

Baker County

1995 3rd St, Ste 150

Baker City OR 97814-3365

541 523 8207

Benton County

4500 SW Research Way, 2nd Flr

Corvallis OR 97333-1093

541 766 6756

Clackamas County

1710 Red Soils Ct, Ste 100

Oregon City OR 97045-4300

503 655 8510

Clatsop County

820 Exchange St, Ste 220

Astoria OR 97103-4609

503 325 8511

Columbia County

230 Strand St

St. Helens OR 97051-2040

503 397 7214 or 503 397 3796

Coos County

250 N Baxter St

Coquille OR 97423-1875

541 396 7610

Crook County

300 NE 3rd St, Rm 23

Prineville OR 97754-1919

541 447 6553

Curry County 94235 Moore St, Ste 212

Gold Beach OR 97444-9705

541 247 3297 or 877 739 4218

Deschutes County

1300 NW Wall St, Ste 202

Bend OR 97703-1960

541 388 6547

Douglas County PO Box 10

Roseburg OR 97470-0004

541 440 4252

Gilliam County PO Box 427

Condon OR 97823-0427

541 384 2311

Grant County

201 S Humbolt, Ste 290

Canyon City OR 97820-6186

541 575 1675

Harney County

450 N Buena Vista Ave, Ste 14

Burns OR 97720-1565

541 573 6641

Hood River County

601 State St

Hood River OR 97031-1871

541 386 1442

Jackson County

1101 W Main St, Ste 201

Medford OR 97501-2369

541 774 6148

Jefferson County

66 SE "D" St, Ste C

Madras OR 97741-1739

541 475 4451

Josephine County PO Box 69

Grants Pass OR 97528-0203

541 474 5243

Klamath County

305 Main St

Klamath Falls OR 97601-6332

541 883 5134

Lake County

513 Center St

Lakeview OR 97630-1539

541 947 6006

Lane County

275 W 10th Ave

Eugene OR 97401-3008

541 682 4234

Lincoln County

225 W Olive St, Ste 201

Newport OR 97365-3811

541 265 4131

Linn County PO Box 100

Albany OR 97321-0031

541 967 3831

Malheur County

251 “B” St W, Ste 4

Vale OR 97918-1375

541 473 5151

Marion County PO Box 14500

Salem OR 97309-5036

503 588 5041 or 800 655 5388

Morrow County PO Box 338

Heppner OR 97836-0338

541 676 5604

Multnomah County

1040 SE Morrison St

Portland OR 97214-2417

503 988 8683

Polk County

850 Main St, Rm 201

Dallas OR 97338-3179

503 623 9217

Sherman County PO Box 243

Moro OR 97039-0243

541 565 3606

Tillamook County

201 Laurel Ave

Tillamook OR 97141-2311

503 842 3402

Umatilla County

216 SE 4th St, Ste 18

Pendleton OR 97801-2699

541 278 6254

Union County

1001 4th St, Ste D

La Grande OR 97850-2100

541 963 1006

Wallowa County

101 S River St, Ste 100

Enterprise OR 97828-1363

541 426 4543

Wasco County

511 Washington St, Rm 201

The Dalles OR 97058-2237

541 506 2530

Washington County

2925 NE Aloclek Dr, Ste 170

Hillsboro OR 97124-7523

503 846 5800

Wheeler County PO Box 327

Fossil OR 97830-0327

541 763 2374

Yamhill County

414 NE Evans St

McMinnville OR 97128-4607

503 434 7518

MOVING CHECKLIST

UTILITIES

Electric

NWNaturalGas

WaterDistrict

SewerDistrict

GarbageProvider

Cable/Satellite

Fuel(Propane)

PhoneServices

Internet

FINANCIAL

BanksandCreditUnions

CreditCardCompanies (includingdepartmentstorecreditcards)

Lenders (Mortgage,HomeEquity,Auto,StudentLoans)

InsuranceCompanies (Health,Renters,Auto,Home,Medical,Dental,Disability,Life)

Retirement (Pensionplans,401K,SocialSecurity,VeteransAffairs)

Investments(InvestmentAgenciesandBrokers)

OnlineBillPayer

Paypal

GOVERNMENT

USPostOffice

DepartmentofMotorVehicles (Obtainyourdriver’slicenseandchangevehicleregistration)

IRS

PassportOffice

VeteranAffairs

UnemploymentOffice (Ifyouarecurrentlyreceivingunemploymentbenefits)

HEALTH

Physician

Pharmacies

SERVICE PROVIDER

Childcare

Housecleaning Services

Delivery Services

Lawn Care Services

Veterinarian

Pool Service

MEMBERSHIPS

Health Clubs

Membership Clubs(AAA or similar)

Community Groups (PTA, Neighborhood Associations, Civic Clubs)

Children’s Extracurricular

Activities (Dance Classes, Music Lesson, Sports Clubs)

SUBSCRIPTIONS

Newspapers

Magazine(USPS will only forward 2 months)

Movie Subscriptions

Book or Music Clubs

OTHER

Friends and Family Employers (typically notify the HR Department)

MOVING CHECKLIST

8

8 WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE

InventorySheets:Createaninventorysheetofallyour belongingswhichneedtobemoved

ResearchMovingOptions:You’llneedtodecideifyoursisa do-it-yourselfmoveorifyou’llbeusingamovingcompany.

RequestMovingQuote:Solicitmovingquotesfromasmany movingcompaniesandmoversaspossible.Therecanbea largedifferencebetweenratesandserviceswithinmoving companies.

DiscardUnnecessaryItems:Movingisagreattimefor riddingyourselfofunnecessaryitems.Haveayardsaleor donateunnecessaryitemstocharity.

PackingMaterial:Gathermovingboxesandpacking materialforyourmove.

ContactInsuranceCompanies:You’llneedtocontactyour insuranceagenttocancel/transferyourinsurancepolicy.

1 WEEK BEFORE YOU MOVE

YourChangeofAddress:Changeyouraddresswiththe USPS,DMV,FinancialInstitutions,Utilities,Government Offices,HealthCareServiceProviders,Memberships, SubscriptionsandInsuranceProvisions.

BankAccounts:Transferorclosebankaccountsifchanging banks.Makesuretohaveamoneyorderforpayingthe movingcompany.

ServiceAutomobiles:Ifautomobilesaretobedrivenlong distance,you’llwanttohavethemservicedsoyouhavea trouble-freedrive.

CancelServices:Notifyanyremainingserviceproviders (newspapers,lawnservices,etc.)ofyourmove.

TravelItems:Setasideallitemsyou’llneedwhiletraveling. Makesurethesearenotpackedonthemovingtruck.. ContactUtilityCompanies:Setutilityturnoffdate,seek refundsanddepositsandnotifythemofyournewaddress.

4 WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE

StartPacking:Beginpackingallthingsdestinedforyournew location.

ObtainYourMedicalRecords:Contactyourdoctor,physician, dentistandothermedicalspecialistswhomaycurrentlybe retaininganyofyourfamily’smedicalrecords.Obtainthese recordsormakeplansforthemtobedeliveredtoyournew medicalfacilitiesifchanging.Securityiscriticalofpersonal records.

NoteFoodInventoryLevels:Checkyourcupboards, refrigeratorandfreezer.Useupasmuchofyourperishable foodaspossible.

SmallEngines:Servicesmallenginesforyourmoveby extractinggasandoilfromthemachines.Thiswillreduce thatchancetocatchfireduringyourmove.

ProtectJewelryandValuables:Transferyourjewelryand valuablestoasafetydepositbox;youdon’twantthemtobe lostorstolenduringyourmove.

BorrowedandRentedItems:Returnitemsthatyoumay haveborrowedorrented.Collectitemsborrowedtoothers.

MOVING DAY

PlanYourItinerary:Makeplanstospendtheentiredayat thehouseoratleastuntilthemoversareontheirway. Someonewillneedtobearoundtomakedecisions.Make plansforkidsandpetstobeatasittersfortheday.

ReviewtheHouse:Oncethehouseisempty,checkthe entirehouse(closets,attic,basement,etc.)toensureno itemsareleftornohomeissuesexist.

DoubleCheckWithYourMover:Ensurethemoverhasthe newpropertyaddressandallofyourmostrecentcontact information,shouldtheyhaveanyquestionsduringyour move.

VacateYourHome:Makesureutilitiesareoff,doorsand windowsarelockedandnotifyyourrealestateagentyou’ve vacatedtheproperty.

QuestionsToAsk:Whereisthegaragedooropener?Where arethekeystothehouse,mailboxandotherlockablearea? Didyouretrieveallkeysfromneighborsandfriends?

THE HOME DEPOT (800) 466-3337

wwwomedepot.com

Beaverton (503) 469-4242

4401 SW 110th Ave. Beaverton, OR 97005

Clackamas (503) 774-6372

9300 SE 82nd Ave. Happy Valley, OR 97086

Hillsboro (503) 693-9090

1950 SE Minter Bridge Rd. Hillsboro 97123

Jantzen Beach

(503) 289-9200

1728 N Tomahawk Island Dr. Portland 97217

Oregon City (503) 723-3181

2002 Washington St. Oregon City, OR 97045

NE Portland (503) 252-0188

11633 NE Glen Widing Dr. Portland 97220

Sherwood (503) 925-8447

20260 SW Pacific Hwy. Sherwood, OR 97140

Tigard (503) 639-3500

14800 SW Sequoia Parkway Tigard 97224

MOVING RESOURCES

LOWES (800) 466-3337

www.lowes.com

Hillsboro (503) 844-6200

1951 SE 24th Ave. Hillsboro, OR 97123

Milwaukie (503) 794-2500

13631 SE Johnson Rd. Milwaukie 97222

Portland (503) 737-3000

1160 N Hayden Meadows Dr. Portland 97217

Tigard (503) 624-2644

12615 SW 72nd Ave. Tigard, OR 97223

Wood Village (503) 667-1005

1000 NE Wood Village Blvd. Wood Village, OR 97060

DONATION FACILITIES

Goodwill (800) 741-0186

locator.goodwill.org

The Salvation Army (800) 958-7825

www.salvationarmyusa.org

MOVING TRUCK RENTALS

Budget (800) 462-8343

www.budgettruck.com

MOVING TRUCK RENTALS CONTINUED

Penske

(888) 996-5415

www.pensketruckrental.com

Ryder (800) 297-9337

www.ryder.com

U-Haul

(800) 468-4285

www.uhaul.com

STORAGE COMPANIES

NW Self Storage

www.nwselfstorage

Public Storage

(800) 906-0879

www.publicstorage.com

Pods (888) 309-8967

www.pods.com

TRANSFER STATIONS

Garbage/Recycling

Metro Center (503) 234-3000

www.oregonmetro.gov

6161 NW 61st Ave. Portland, OR 97210

Metro South (503) 234-3000

www.oregonmetro.gov

2001 Washington St. Oregon City, OR 97045

wfgtitle.com/oregon

TIPS FOR PACKING HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Beds: Disassemble the bed frame. Tie rails and cross -pieces together with packing tape. Be sure to mark on tape to show where pieces fit together for reassembly.

Bicycles, Tricycles, Baby Carriages: Loosen, lower and turn handlebars at right angles to save space. Clean and cover chains and pedals to protect other items from being snagged or soiled.

Books: They’re heavy, so use small boxes. Don’t mix books with other items. Pack books flat, alternating bindings, and fill empty spaces with packing paper or bubble wrap.

Bureaus & Dressers: Fill drawers with small breakable items and cushion well with loose clothes. Secure drawers with a pad or blanket and tape. Do not overload drawers with heavy items.

Chairs: Wrap arms and legs to prevent scratches. Bundle armless chairs in pairs, seat to seat, with a folded blanket or another pad between and tie seats together.

Clothes: Dresses, coats, suits - anything hanging in closets - travel best in reusable boxes, which can be used seasonally as “extra closets” for wardrobe storage. Other clothes can remain folded in their regular dresser drawers.

Curtain Rod Hardware: Put the hardware in a plastic bag and tape to the rod or pack them in a dresser drawers.

Dishes: Individually wrap each piece. Place saucers, plates, and platters on edge. Do not stack flat. Cups and bowls may be placed inside each other and wrapped three or four in a bundle.

Fine Furniture: You may want to wrap your best furniture in bubble wrap, not only to protect it from scratching, but to keep dust and dirt off the upholstery.

Glasses: Wrap each glass separately in packing paper or bubble wrap (remember to wrap first in a plastic bag to save washing later). Pack in sturdy boxes.

Kitchenware: Pots, pans, etc. can be stacked in a box with packing paper between them.

Lamps: After dissembling lamps, pack small bases in dresser drawers surrounded by loose clothing, and large bases in boxes stuffed with packing paper or bubble wrap. Box shades individually in boxes with plenty of packing paper for stuffing. Don’t use newspaper because it smudges.

Lawn Mowers: Drain fuel and oil before moving. Remove the handle from hand mowers and place the blade end in a sturdy box. Mark properly.

TIPS FOR PACKING HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Mirrors: Small mirrors can be well wrapped in paper and packed in boxes. For a large mirror, make a cardboard case by cutting pieces of corrugated cardboard. Mark glass on the outside to prevent mishandling. Always pack and store on end.

Paint and Flammables: Don’t move! The same goes for other flammables such as alcohol, solvents, lighter fluid, ammunition, and greasy mops or rags. Dispose of them properly.

Paintings and Prints: Place in mirror boxes, wrap individually in corrugated cardboard, or wrap in cardboard cushioned with thick blankets and tie bundles with a cord. Stand on sides.

Radios, TVs: Box upright and make sure items are well padded on all sides. For console-size equipment, surround with furniture pads, and then move and load upright.

Rugs and Pads: After vacuuming rugs and pads, sprinkle with moth flakes. Roll up and tape.

Stereos, Compact Discs, and Cassettes: Separately pack components and pack in well-padded box marked fragile. Pack CDs upright in their cases in a sturdy box with a tape-reinforced bottom. Tie CDs in small bundles before packing, then fill air space with packing paper. Mark FRAGILE.

Tables: For large tables, remove legs and tie them together. Put hardware in a small sealed envelope taped to the underside of the tabletop. Pad tops. Pad and tie spare table leaves. For smaller tables, pad top, and wrap legs to prevent scratching.

Tools and Gardening Equipment: Drain hoses, coil, and pack inboxes. Fill remaining spaces with lawn sprinklers, small garden hand tools, etc. Tie rakes, shovels, and other long-handled tools together with tape.

Valuables: Set aside jewelry, important papers and safe deposit box contents to be packed in a small container you can keep with you throughout the move. Do not label as valuables on jewelry. This goes for prescription medication as well.

TIPS FOR A STRESS-FREE MOVE

Moving can be very stressful, so what do you do when circumstances or opportunities require that you relocate? How do you get through a move in one piece? You might begin by following these helpful stress relief tips.

Start early

Few feel relaxed under a deadline, but having the benefit of time can help calm the nerves. The time to start planning for your move is as soon as you know you need to move.

Get Organized

The number one method for alleviating emotional stress when moving is to feel like you have control over what’s happening. As illusory as that control maybe, being organized will help you handle the unexpected. First, come up with a relocating schedule that will help you break the moving process into phases. Detail exactly which task needs to be accomplished when. Use a checklist to make sure you are taking care of necessary goals by their due dates. Create a system that works to help you keep track of everything. Whether you make up your own or get help from someone with moving experience, having a model to work from will be your saving grace.

Make it easy

Don’t be married to an initial moving plan simply because it was your first. As you do the footwork, you may discover there is an easier way to get the move done, and you should embrace this! Sure, driving your car cross-country might have seemed the only affordable option initially, but a search for reputable auto shippers and a sale on air fares could make all the difference between a stressful move and a more relaxed one. The same philosophy goes for packing. Rather than take on the entire process yourself, be sure to get quotes for having movers assist you.

Schedule time for stress relief

In the weeks leading up to your move, you may be so focused on getting everything done that you neglect your own health. Coping with a move requires that you stay physically and emotionally fit, so get plenty of sleep, eat well and get some exercise. This would also be a good time to schedule a massage or a spa session. If time allows, try to get a weekend or at least a night away so that you can take your mind off your move for a little while.

Ask for help

Obsessive-compulsive people and the detail-oriented among us often have trouble asking for help. While you are making your thorough preparations, also be sure to contact friends and family on both sides of your move to help you in any way possible. Many hands really do make the work lighter, which can relieve a lot of stress. You’ll be glad for the company, too.

Look forward to the end results

Yes, you know moving will be hard and potentially fraught with stress, but you will survive it. Many others have gone before you and lived to tell about it. Know that there is nothing that can happen that you can’t handle and focus on the potential for new growth and adventure in your new home. Moving is one of the more stressful things we can experience, but there are ways to make it easier. Prepare, get organized and stay flexible. Before you know it, you’ll be unpacking your things in your new home and wondering what all that worry was about!

MOVING WITH KIDS

Do not wait to inform your children about moving.

Tell your kids about the move as soon as possible! It is pretty natural to assume that the fewer times kids have to think about moving, the easier it will be for your children. However, experts say it is actually the opposite. Kids need time to get used to the idea of moving. Don't put off telling them about moving.

Welcome your children's questions about moving. Open lines of communication will go a long way toward helping your children feel comfortable with moving and it's okay even if you can't answer all their questions right now. Your kid's questions can give you an idea of how they're feeling about moving — whether they're excited or uneasy. Some questions may also offer an ideal way to get them involved in the moving process, such as suggesting they get online to locate nearby libraries or parks.

Be positive & upbeat about the move.

Your attitude about the move will influence your children's attitude as well. If you dread moving, then the move will seem dreadful to them too. Be enthusiastic, upbeat, and positive about the new experiences and opportunities in store, and your children will be more likely to feel the same way.

Let your children know they can help with the move. This is a good time to emphasize that the move is a family event and that everyone will be part of the planning, packing, and perhaps even choosing the new home. Start your kids on thinking of things they can do and how to get ready for the move. Assure your kids that their contributions, however small, will be valued and greatly appreciated.

Moving Day Checklist for Kids

Packing Time! Time to Sort Your Stuff!

Moving is a good reason to get rid of things you don't want anymore, which will also make room for new things you might get in the future! Go through your all toys and games and group them into three piles:

First Pile: Things you want to take with you to the new home.

Second Pile: Things to toss out (broken toys and games with missing pieces).

Third Pile: Things you don't want but could be given away to other kids.

Ask: "What Else"!

Ask your parents what else can you do to help with all the sorting and packing that needs to be done. They will appreciate your help!

Mark Your Stuff as "Yours"!

Design your own personal "seal" for marking your boxes as YOUR property! As your belongings are packed, draw your "seal" on the outside of each box. Be creative! You can create your own work of art to mark your belongings.

Get Ready for Your First Night!

Your first night in your new home is very special. Be sure to have your favorite pajamas, your trust blanket or stuffed toy, or your favorite book packed away in your suitcase or backpack. This will be your very own piece that you'll personally be in charge of to take with you to your new place to get ready for your first night in your new home!

Don't Forget to Bring Some Entertainment!

Don't forget to take some things for you to do on the airplane or in the car on the way to the new home, such as books, video games, action figures, or crayons and paper.

MOVING WITH KIDS

Tips to Settling in Your New Home

Make a positive goodbye to your old home and community.

One of the best tips for family moving is letting go and moving forward to your new life on a positive note. Taking-leave rituals will help provide a sense of closure in your old home, which will make the transition easier for your kids when settling into the new home and new community.

Have everyone's "basic survival necessities" where you can find them immediately and easily in the new home.

These "survival necessities" maybe baby's "blankie", favorite pajamas for your toddler, essential music CD or comfy sweatshirt for your teen, and the coffee pot for you. Pack a suitcase or box with "must-haves" for each family member -- belongings that would cause crankiness, crying, or raise blood pressure if they went missing for too long. Your first few days in your new home, especially that first night and morning, will be so much more pleasant for the family when everyone has the familiar stuff that makes them comfortable.

Re-establish regular family routines, such as mealtimes and bedtimes, right away. When moving, there's a certain amount of disruption to regular schedules that you simply can't avoid. But once you've moved in, aim to get back on track with your normal family routines as quickly as possible. This will help younger children, in particular, who need routines and more consistency. This also sends the important message to all members that you are the same family, just in a new setting. The old rules, routines, and rituals still apply no matter where you’re at.

Familiarize yourselves with the new neighborhood. This is especially important for comfort and safety. You want your children to know as quickly as possible the boundaries of where they can go and where they can't go beyond. Taking walks or driving around together as a family is the best way to uncover the exciting surprises that await in the new neighborhood.

Be sure to prioritize the unpacking process. You certainly didn't pack in a day, so don't try to unpack in one either. Make setting up the children's bedrooms your first priority to help get them comfortable. Put the kitchen, bathroom(s), family room, and other high-use living spaces at the top of the list. Don't obsess over decorating or hanging pictures right away. Take your time to enjoy getting to know your new home and the wonderful discoveries you and your kids will make about it.

Allow the children some say in setting up their new bedrooms.

Their new bedroom is truly their own space in the new home, so let your kids claim it. Of course, your children's age will depend on how much control they have. At the least let them decide where their bed goes in the room. If there's a budget for new furnishings, let them help select the new rug or bedspread, or allow them to select a few bedroom decorations of their own such as removable wall stickers.

Help your kids feel comfortable in their new bedrooms.

Some kids have trouble sleeping in a new bedroom. It is unfamiliar to them and can make them feel anxious. Take the time to talk about how this bedroom is similar to the child's old room and also discuss how it's different. Pay special attention to bringing in furnishings and belongings that were in the old room to encourage a sense of familiarity. Bring up things about the old room that your child didn't like, such as weird shadows or rattling windows, and help your kid discover the good things about this new bedroom.

MOVING WITH PETS

Travel Checklist When Moving With Pets

Veterinary records, certificates, and recent photos

Medications

Beds (pillows, towels, or other crate liners)

Plastic bags and scoops for dogs

Your pets' usual foods and plenty of water from the home you're leaving (changing their water source can be disorienting and upset their stomachs)

Food and water bowls, a can opener, and resealable lids

Leashes for cats and dogs

Litterbox for cats

Cage covers for birds and rodents

Paper towels for messes

Toys, chew bones, and treats

Provisions for the first day at the new home

Take Your Time When Packing.

Stretch out your moving preparation time over several weeks. Avoid panic in the last days. Take steps to ensure that moving day is as relaxed as possible for you and your pets.

Make Travel Arrangements For Your Pets.

If your move involves air travel, contact airline carriers one month in advance. Ask about their pet regulations, and make reservations. Choose a nonstop flight to avoid extra handling and climate and airpressure changes.

Visit Your Pet's Veterinarian Before Moving.

A couple weeks before moving, request a copy of veterinary records, a rabies vaccination certificate, and a health certificate. Be sure your pets are up to date with their shots. If your pet is a senior or has health problems, ask whether a mild sedative would be advisable before travel. Can your vet recommend another in your new location? For out-of-state moves, contact the State Department of Animal Husbandry or the state veterinarian about entry regulations—almost all states have entry laws for most animals except tropical fish.

Microchip Registration.

Update your new information with the company that placed the microchip.

Don't Change - Maintain Your Pet's Routine.

Keep your pets' routines, such as feedings and walks, as normal as possible in the week before moving. Because dogs and cats need to feel in control, they might exhibit behave oral changes or even become ill when stressed. Treat them with the same level of attention you would ordinarily give them.

Make A Special Room For Your Pet.

A few days before moving, choose a small room to be the "pet room." Tape a sign to the door that says "Pets: Do Not Open." Make the sign large enough that friends or movers can see it easily. Move food and water bowls, as well as toys, into this room. Provide dogs and cats with sturdy carriers equipped with litter box (for cats), chew toys, or favorite objects that have a familiar smell. Leave carrier doors open so pets can adapt to them before travel day. On moving day, keep animals in their carriers. As an alternative, consider boarding dogs and cats, or ask a friend to care take your dogs during the last few days.

Get Tags And Leashes For Your Pets.

If you have a dog or an indoor/outdoor cat, buy or create identification tags with your new address and phone number. Be sure your pets are wearing them during travel. While you're at it, pick up a cat leash—you'll need it if you're taking a long road trip or an airplane.

SCHOOLS

SCHOOL DISTRICTS, COMMUNITY COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Canby (503) 266-7861

www.canby.k12.or.us

Colton (503) 824-2311

www.colton.k12.or.us

Estacada (503) 630-6871

www.esd108.org

Gladstone (503) 655-2777

www.gladstone.k12.or.us

Lake Oswego (503) 534-2000

www.loswego.k12.or.us

Molalla River (503) 829-2359

www.molallariv.k12.or.us

North Clackamas (503) 353-6000

www.nclack.k12.or.us

Oregon City (503) 785-8000

www.orecity.k12.or.us

Oregon Trail (503) 668-5541

www.oregontrailschools.com

West Linn-Wilsonville (503) 673-7000

www.wlwv.k12.or.us

Centennial (503) 760-7990

www.centennial.k12.or.us

Corbett (503) 261-4200

www.corbet.k12.or.us

David Douglas (503) 252-2900

www.ddouglas.k12.or.us

Gresham-Barlow (503) 618-2540

www.gresham.k12.or.us

Parkrose (503) 408-2100

www.parkrose.k12.or.us

Portland (503) 916-2000

www.pps.k12.or.us

Reynolds (503) 661-7200

www.reynolds.k12.or.us

Riverdale

(503) 636-8611

www.riverdale.k12.or.us

Banks (503) 324-8591

www.banks.k12.or.us

Beaverton (503) 356-4500

www.beaverton.k12.or.us

Forest Grove (503) 357-6171

www.fgsd.k12.or.us

Gaston (503) 985-0210

www.gaston.k12.or.us

Hillsboro (503) 844-1500

www.hsd.k12.or.us

Newberg (503) 554-5000

www.newberg.k12.or.us

Sherwood (503) 625-8100

www.sherwood.k12.or.us

Tigard-Tualatin (503) 431-4000

www.ttsd.k12.or.us

Clackamas (CCC) (503) 657-6958

www.clackmas.cc.or.us

Mt. Hood (MHCC) (503) 491-6422

www.mhcc.cc.or.us

Portland (PCC) (503) 244-6111

www.pcc.edu

Oregon Health Science (503) 494-8311

www.ohsu.edu

Portland State (503) 725-3000

www.pdx.edu

For a complete list of Public and Private Colleges visit: www.stateoforegon.comschools.php

MULTNOMAH COUNTY

MULTNOMAH

PORTLAND UTILITIES

Emergency

Police/Medical/Fire

911

Poison Control

(800) 222-1222

www.aapcc.org

United States Postal Service

(800) 275-8777

www.usps.com

Xfinity

(800) 266-2278

www.xfinity.com

Ziply Fiber

(866) 699-4759

www.ziplyfiber.com

Verizon

(800) 483-4100

www.verizon.com

AT&T

(800) 288-2020

www.att.com

CenturyLink

(866) 963-6665

www.centurylink.com

Dish Network

(800) 318-0572

www.dish.com

DIRECT TV

(800) 531-5000

www.directtv.com

The Oregonian

(503) 221-8240

www.oregonlive.com

TRI-MET

(503) 238-7433

www.trimet.org

Northwest Natural Gas

(800) 422-4012

www.nwnatural.com

Pacific Power

(888) 221-7070

www.pacificpower.net

City of Portland Sewer District

(503) 823-7770

www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/

City of Portland Water District (503) 823-7770

www.portlandoregon.gov/water/

Waste Management

(800) 808-5901

www.wm.com

Portland School District

(503) 916-2000

www.pps.k12.or.us

RESOURCE GUIDE

AIRPORT

Portland International Airport (877) 793-4690

www.flypdx.com

AUTO & DRIVER REGISTRATION

DMV (503) 945-5000

www.odot.state.or.us/dmv

BUS SERVICE

C-Tran (360) 695-0123

www.c-tran.com

Greyhound (800) 231-2222

www.greyhound.com

Tri-Met (503) 238-7433

www.tri-met.org

CABLE / SATELLITE & INTERNET

Verizon (888) 881-8161

www.verizon.com

XFINITY (Comcast) (800) 934-6489

www.comcast.com

CITY CONTACTS

Banks (503) 324-5112

www.cityofbanks.org

Beaverton (503) 526-2222

www.ci.beaverton.or.us

Canby (503) 266-4021

www.ci.canby.or.us

Cornelius (503) 357-9112

www.ci.cornelius.or.us

Damascus (503) 658-8545

www.ci.damascus.or.us

Estacada (503) 630-8270

www.cityofestacada.org

Fairview (503) 665-7929

www.ci.fairview.or.us

Forest Grove (503) 359-3200

www.ci.forest-grove.or.us

Gaston (503) 985-3340

Gladstone (503) 656-5225

www.ci.gladstone.or.us

Gresham

(503) 661-3000

www.ci.gresham.or.us

Happy Valley (503) 760-3325

www.ci.happy-valley.or.us

Hillsboro (503) 681-6100

www.hillsboro-oregon.gov

King City (503) 639-4082

www.ci.king-city.or.us

Lake Oswego (503) 635-0270

www.ci.oswego.or.us

Milwaukie (503) 786-7525

www.ci.cityofmilwaukie.org

Molalla (503) 829-6855

www.cityofmolalla.com

North Plains (503) 647-5555

www.northplains.org

Oregon City (503) 657-0891

www.ci.orcity.or.us

Portland (503) 823-4000

www.portlandonline.com

River Grove (503) 639-6919

Sandy (503) 668-5533

www.ci.sandy.or.us

Sherwood (503) 625-5522

www.ci.sherwood.or.us

Tigard (503) 639-4171

www.ci.tigard.or.us

Troutdale (503) 665-5175

www.ci.troutdale.or.us

Tualatin (503) 692-2000

www.tualatinoregon.gov

West Linn (503) 657-0331

www.westlinnoregon.gov

Wilsonville (503) 682-1011

www.ci.wilsonville.or.us

Wood Village (503) 667-6211

www.ci.wood-village-or.us

RESOURCE GUIDE

COUNTY CONTACTS

Clackamas (503) 655-8011

www.co.clackamas.or.us

Taxation (503) 655-8671

Multnomah (503) 248-3511

www.co.clackamas.or.us

Taxation (503) 988-3326

Washington (503) 846-8611

www.co.clackamas.or.us

Taxation (503) 846-8741

ELECTRICITY

Pacific Power (888) 221 7070

www.pacificpower.net

Portland General (800) 542-8818

www.portlandgeneral.com

HOSPITALS

Adventist Medical (503) 257-2500

www.adventisthealthnw.com

Doernbecher Children’s Hospital (503) 494-8311

www.ohsu.edu

Legacy Good Samaritan (503) 413-4683

www.legacyhealth.org

Legacy Emanuel (503) 413-2200

www.legacyhealth.org

Legacy Meridian Park (503) 692-1212

www.legacyhealth.org

HOSPITALS CONTINUED...

Legacy Mt. Hood (503) 674-1122

www.legacyhealth.org

Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside (503) 813-2000

www.kaiserpermanente.org

Kaiser Permanente Westside (503) 813-2000

www.kaiserpermanente.org

OHSU (503) 494-8311

www.ohsu.edu

Providence Milwaukie (503) 513-8300

www.providence.org

Providence Portland (503) 215-1111

www.providence.org

Providence St. Vincent (503) 216-1234

www.providence.org

Providence Willamette Falls (503) 656-1631

www.providence.org

Shriner’s Hospital (503) 241-5090

www.shrinershq.org

Tuality Community (503) 681-1111

www.tuality.org

Tuality Forest Grove (503) 357-2173

www.tuality.org

NATURAL GAS

NW Natural (800) 422-4012

www.nwnatural.com

NEWSPAPERS

The Columbian (360) 694-3391

www.columbian.com

The Oregonian (503) 221-8240

www.oregonlive.com

Willamette Weekly (503) 243-2122

www.wweek.com

RECREATION

Convention Center (503) 235-7575

www.oregoncc.org

Expo Center (503) 736-5200

www.expocenter.org

Mt. Hood Meadows (503) 337-2222

www.mthoodmeadows.com

OMSI (503) 797-4000

www.omsi.edu

Oregon Zoo (503) 266-1561

www.oregonzoo.com

Portland International Raceway (503) 823-7223

www.portlandraceway.com

Portland Art Museum (503) 266-2811

www.pam.org

Providence Park (503) 553-5400

www.providenceparkpdx.com

Regal Cinemas (800) FANDANGO

www.regalcinemas.com

RESOURCE GUIDE

RECREATION CONTINUED...

Moda Center (503) 797-9619

www.rosequarter.com

Willamette Jetboat (503) 231-1532

www.willamettejet.com

SHOPPING

Bridgeport Village (503) 968-1704

www.bridgeport-village.com

Cedar Hills Crossing (503) 643-6563

www.cedarhillscrossing.com

Clackamas Town Center (503) 653-6913

www.clackamastowncenter.com

Columbia Gorge Outlets (503) 669-8060

www.premiumoutlets.com/ columbiagorge

Lloyd Center (503) 282-2511

www.lloydcenter.com

Mall 205 (503) 255-5805

Pioneer Place (503) 228-5800

www.pioneerplace.com

Streets of Tanasbourne (503) 533-0561

www.streetsoftanasbourne.com

Washington Square (503) 369-8860

www.shopwashingtonsquare.com

Woodburn Outlets (888) 664-SHOP

www.woodburncompanystores.com

TELEPHONE SERVICE

Qwest (800) 244-1111

www.qwest.com

Verizon (800) 483-4100

www.verizon.com

AT&T (800) 288-2020 www.att.com

TRANSFER STATIONS

Metro Center (503) 234-3000

www.oregonmetro.gov

6161 NW 61st Ave. Portland, OR

Metro South (503) 234-3000

www.oregonmetro.gov

2001 Washington St. Oregon City, OR

Clackamas County (503) 668-8885

www.wmnorthwest.com

19600 SE Canyon Valley Rd. Sandy, OR

VOTER REGISTRATION

Clackamas (503) 655-8510

Multnomah (503) 248-3720

Washington (503) 846-5800

WATER BUREAU

Beaverton (503) 526-2257

Clackamas (503) 722-9220

Gladstone (503) 656-5223

Gresham (503) 618-2373

Hillsboro (503) 681-6228

Lake Oswego (503) 635-0265

Milwaukie (503) 786-7525

Oregon City (503) 657-8151

Portland (503) 823-7770

Tigard (503) 639-1554

Tualatin (503) 692-2000

West Linn (503) 656-4261

Wilsonville (503) 682-1011

THINGS TO REMEMBER