Relocation Guide
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RELOCATION GUIDE www.BeBossier.com 2 Be Bossier Relocation Guide Moving Checklist Staying organized during your move can be difficult. Here’s a checklist of major items to consider: 6 WEEKS OUT: verify that your furniture will fit in 1 WEEK OUT your new home. F Contact a realtor or rental service to F Pack suitcases for everyone with F begin your home search. Learn about what the IRS allows in enough clothes, toiletries and terms of deductions for moving necessities for a few days. F Get estimates from movers and expenses. begin to think about how to move all F Check the attic, garage and other F of your stuff. Transfer or identify insurance for your storage areas for items that need home and belongings in Bossier. packing. F If moving for work, ask what expenses F your employer will cover. Get copies of medical records. F Discontinue delivery services. F Order moving supplies like boxes, bubble wrap, tape and special 3 WEEKS OUT: A FEW DAYS BEFORE: F containers. Contact utilities services and set a F Defrost your fridge and clean out the date for disconnection. Set up your refrigerator. new utility services in Bossier. 4 WEEKS OUT: F Double check details and payment F F Call Bossier Parish Schools to begin Finalize travel arrangements and with the mover or confirm plans for the process of transferring your details with your movers. moving your stuff. student. Consider getting transcripts and details on your child’s school 2 WEEKS OUT: THE DAY OF MOVING: involvement to help make their F transition smoother. Review your banking and financial F Verify details with the movers and services. confirm all of your items have made F Locate and make copies of your F the journey. driver’s license, other identification, Make plans to transport your pets. F birth certificates, medical/dental F Plan meals from now until your Double check your home to make records and vet records for your pet. moving date. sure you aren’t leaving anything behind. F Get a change of address kit from F Plan what you need from here out your post office. Send your new and pack the rest. Consider setting address to friends, subscription aside a few dishes, towels, linens services, creditors, bank, insurance and other essentials for easy access companies and others. upon arrival in Bossier. F Pack seldom used items and consider what you may donate or sell before moving. F Compare home measurements and www.BeBossier.com 3 Bossier Utilities & Services Water Billing Division ELECTRICITY Diamond Realty & Associates James M Brown Builder Real Customer Service Department 315 E Texas St Estate Southwestern Electric Power 620 Benton Rd Bossier City, LA 71111 1619 Jimmie Davis Hwy Company Bossier City, LA (318) 746-0011 Bossier City, LA 71112 428 Travis St (318) 741-8757 (318) 746-0211 Shreveport, LA 71101 Summit Executive Realty 1-888-216-3523 Solid Waste Division & Drop 4530 Barksdale Blvd Housing Authority of Bossier Off Station Bossier City, LA 71112 City 3223 Old Shed Rd PHONE AND INTERNET (318) 747-3117 or (318) 747- 805 E 1st St Bossier City, LA 71111 AT&T 7077 Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 741-8461 2900 East Texas Street #100 (318) 549-1556 Bossier City, LA RE/MAX Real Estate Services Recycling Center – Bossier (318) 742-8171 2323 Old Minden Road Montgomery Realty & City Bossier City, LA 71112 Development 3001 Old Shed Road Suddenlink (318) 752-2700 1451 Airline Dr Bossier City, LA 71111 725 Benton Rd Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 741-8461 Bossier City, LA Century 21 Elite (318) 746-2323 1-877-612-5036 4012 Benton Road #110 Office of Motor Vehicles Bossier City, LA 71111 3802 Kilpatrick Dr DirectTV (318) 746-8000 Bossier City, LA 71112 1-855-833-4388 (318) 741-7113 Century 21 Morris Real Estate 4320 Parkway Drive Childcare Licensing: Bossier City, LA 71112 Louisiana Believes – Dept. Of HOUSING & REAL ESTATE (318) 746-6533 SERVICES Education 1-877-453-2721 Coldwell Banker Gosslee Century 21 United 2416 Airline Drive, Bossier City, 1828 Old Minden Rd Bossier Chamber of LA 71111 Bossier City, LA 71111 Commerce (318) 747-5411 (318) 741-1081 710 Benton Rd Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 746-0252 4 Be Bossier Relocation Guide Your First 30 Days In Bossier How to get connected, established and comfortable within 30 days in Bossier. MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS. always your best option but knowing the IDENTIFY YOUR OFFICIALS. direct line to local fire, ambulance, police, It’s possible they’ll say hello before you get etc. is always a good idea. If you’re interested in knowing more about to introduce yourself. It always helps to know local politics or just getting to know your your neighbors so make sure to reach out government officials, consider attending a and get to know them. DRIVE AROUND AND SEE THE city council or parish police jury meeting. SIGHTS. We’ve got a list of local offices on page 14. GET YOUR VEHICLE REGISTRATION Bossier City and Parish have a wealth of AND LICENSE PLATE. shopping and resources. We recommend REGISTER TO VOTE. taking some time to just drive around. In You’ll need your license or photo ID, proof of Bossier City, make sure to pass along major Visit geauxvote.com for more information to insurance and purchase, loan documents, roads like Airline, Barksdale and Benton to register to vote and find your local polling odometer disclosure statement and loan get a lay of the land. place. You can register online or apply in documents, if financed. Complete the person at the Bossier Parish Registrar of application and pay the fee at the Office of Voters in Benton. Make sure to bring an Motor Vehicles (318) 741-7113. FIND A DOCTOR. appropriate ID and proof of residency. Bossier is home to top hospitals and medical GET YOUR LOUISIANA DRIVER’S complexes, with specialists in most fields. FIND YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP. LICENSE. Check with your health insurance and identify a doctor for you and your family If faith is an important part of your life, You’ll need your current driver’s license, nearby. explore our local churches, temples, social security number, 2 documents proving synagogues and mosques. Bossier and Shreveport have a wealth of places to residency and vehicle liability insurance. IDENTIFY NEARBY EMERGENCY Complete the application, vision exam and worship so if your first selection isn’t a fit, pay the renewal fee at the Office of Motor CARE. you’ll likely find another right around the Vehicles (318) 741-7113. You never know when you’ll have to take a corner. trip to the emergency room or visit an urgent REGISTER THE KIDS FOR SCHOOL. care facility nearby. Scout out the nearest EXPLORE THE GREAT OUTDOORS. locations to your home, work and school, just Our parks and recreation system boasts Forms are available online at bossierschools. in case. org/enrollment and you’ll need proof of playgrounds, boat launches, sports residence, birth certificate and immunization programs and special sports facilities. Each shot records. Schedule a parent-teacher FIND YOUR LOCAL NEWS SOURCES. park is open from dawn to dusk. If you want to get outdoors to hike, camp or fish, we’ve conference to get things started off right. Bossier is home to several radio stations and print publications. There’s a list of major got you covered. LEARN EMERGENCY NUMBERS. media outlets in the region on page 10. Print out the guide on page 10 and save these numbers in your phone as well. 911 is 5 Be Bossier Relocation Guide www.BeBossier.com 5 EAT A TASTY LOUISIANA BITE. Moving is a ton of work; so, treat yourself to a po’boy, boiled crawfish, etoufee or another local Louisiana delicacy. If you’re too tired to get out, use a delivery services like On The Go Delivery or Waitr. VISIT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY. Bossier Parish libraries aren’t just for books! Our local librarians also host events, classes, special exhibitions and regular programs for kids and teens. You can also borrow eBooks, movies and other resources onsite or through the library’s service, OverDrive. FIND A LOCAL BANK. Keep your money local and work with a Louisiana Bites banking professional in Bossier. Many of our local banks are involved in the community Not To Miss and offer great services at low costs. If you’re new to Louisiana, your SCOUT OUT JOB OPPORTUNITIES. stomach will soon thank you! Boss- If you are looking for work, consider ier’s culinary scene features Amer- attending a job fair or reaching out to ican classics and a range of dishes organizations like the Bossier Chamber of inspired by international flavors. For Commerce, the North Louisiana Economic Development Partnership or local job listings. traditional Louisiana dishes, don’t miss boiled crawfish. po-boys, red beans and rice, etouffee and gum- bo. You’ll even find a handful of great BBQ joints, with menus inspired by our Texas neighbors. Due to the international influence from Barks- dale Air Force Base, you’ll also find fantastic Vietnamese, Mexican, Thai and Chinese cuisine throughout Bossier. 6 Be Bossier Relocation Guide A Guide to: North Bossier From a Local: orth Bossier is the heart of the “boom” happening here is so much to do N in Bossier Parish. Last month, it was reported by in North Bossier that Sam Marsiglia, executive director of the Bossier City-Parish T we never had when Metropolitan Planning Commission, that about 60 percent we first moved here. of the growth in the parish is coming from North Bossier, which is considered the Benton Road-Airline Drive corridor in Bossier City.