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HEALTH
HEALTH CARE PREPARATION
Medical Checkups........................................... 4
Medical Precautions....................................... 4
Medication & Prescriptions. ........................... 4
TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE
Travel Medical Insurance................................ 5
Travel Medical Insurance Tips. ....................... 5
HEALTH CARE AND YOUR PET
Immunization & Checkups............................. 6
Travel & Pets including Service Animals. ....... 6
HOME
INTERIOR HOME SECURITY
Telephones & Answering Machines............... 6
Contacts & Regular Visits. .............................. 7
Lighting & Sound. .......................................... 7
Personal Belongings....................................... 7
Security & Alarm Systems. ............................. 8
EXTERIOR HOME SECURITY
Doors, Windows & Entry Points. .................... 8
Mail Re-routing.............................................. 8
Perimeter Security.......................................... 9
Automotive Security..................................... 10
INTERIOR HOME MAINTENANCE
Heating & Plumbing. ................................... 10
Electrical....................................................... 10
Kitchen Goods & Appliances......................... 10
EXTERIOR HOME MAINTENANCE
Heating, Plumbing & Electrical. ................... 10
Snow Removal. ............................................ 10
HOME FINANCES
Assets........................................................... 11
Liabilities...................................................... 11
TRAVEL
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
General Information..................................... 11
General Documents...................................... 11
Residency Documents. ................................. 12
Long-Term Travel Documents...................... 13
Customs Preparation.................................... 13
TRAVEL FINANCES
Cash.............................................................. 14
Credit Cards.................................................. 14
Valuables...................................................... 14
TRAVEL PREPARATIONS
Destination Preparations. ............................ 14
TRAVEL BY SURFACE
Itinerary Preparations. ................................. 14
Safety & Security Preparations..................... 16
Packing Your Vehicle.................................... 16
Preparing Your Vehicle................................. 16
Vehicle Insurance Preparations.................... 17
TRAVEL BY AIR
Booking Your Trip......................................... 17
Prior to Boarding.......................................... 17
Upon Boarding............................................. 18
TRAVEL BY SEA
Booking Your Trip......................................... 19
Prior to Boarding.......................................... 19
Upon Boarding............................................. 20
Appendix
Canadian Embassy and Consulates
in the United States. .................................... 21
Canadian Embassy and Consulates
in Mexico...................................................... 23
United States Consulates in Canada............. 24
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