Relocation Guide 2019-2020

U nless you’re carefully organized, moving can disintegrate into a nightmare of seemingly endless, last-minute headaches. There’s always something that’s forgotten in the rush and that something can often consume a lot of time when trying to fix from faraway. The key to avoiding these hassles is to make a list of the things that have to be done and then accomplish those tasks using a steady and determined approach. Following is information that may come in handy as you prepare to move and as you settle into your new community. Explore NEWaukee.com for more helpful information, to learn about walking tours, or check out the go-to blog for newcomers at new2mke.weebly.com/living-in-mke . UTILITIES Utilities are an important consideration in any move. Because there are several options for telephone service, Internet and home-heating solutions, be sure to consider all of the alternatives before you make a selection. Also remember that utility connections can take anywhere from one week to one month to complete from the time you place the order. As a result, utility arrangements should be made well in advance of your move. ELECTRICITY/NATURAL GAS We Energies serves more than 1.1 million electric customers in Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula; more than 1.1 million natural gas customers in Wisconsin, including all of southeastern Wisconsin; and nearly 400 steam customers in downtown Milwaukee. For utility connection information, call (800) 242-9137 (24 hours a day) or click the moving tab under “residential services” at: we-energies.com . CABLE, INTERNET & TELEPHONE There are many options for local telephone service, including land-line, wireless and cable. For most communities in southeastern Wisconsin, the local landline exchange carrier is AT&T Wisconsin (Telephone: 800-288-2020). Some smaller telephone companies serve the rural areas of southeastern Wisconsin. TDS Telecom (Telephone: 866-571-6662) serves 92 YOUR RELOCATION RESOURCE HELPFUL INFORMATION Things you need to know to make your move stress free