The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the way we normally do things. And that includes moving as well. If you are out there looking for out of state movers San Diego during the Coronavirus, it is important that you consider the safety of your family and that of any contractors you bring around your family – for the safety of both parties. So how do you balance keeping safe at this time while making your move? Read on to find out.
Coronavirus stats in San Diego and California
As of 1st July 2020, the statistics on Coronavirus in the state and in San Diego are as follows:
The state of California has recorded 239, 000 cases and over 6,000 deaths so far. The state government, led by Governor Newsom has put in place various measures to try and combat the spread of the virus. These measures include allocating funds of Covid relief efforts, providing accommodation to at-risk individuals, informing the masses about the disease, halting evictions at this time, etc.
San Diego county has recorded 14, 686 confirmed cases and 371 deaths. County officials recorded a fresh 474 new cases and 7 deaths on the first day of July. However, the county has been taking measures to fight the pandemic but these may need to be heightened starting this month.
Should I still be moving during the coronavirus pandemic?
If you are planning a move it is easy to feel alarmed and doubtful about whether you should be making such a big decision at this time. However, as professional movers, we deal with moving clients on a daily basis and we understand all the underlying reasons that persuade people to move. Due to that, we understand that you may still need to move, be it for work or even if it is to escape zones with high Covid-19 cases.
So yes, if you really need to move then by all means go for it; so long as you take precautions as advised in the sections below.
Consider health and safety when choosing your out-of-state San Diego mover
If you do decide that you will procced with your move, be it an intrastate move or a long distance interstate move (such as moving from California to Massachusetts) then just take time to consider health and safety precautions.
On your end remember to:
- Avoid crowded places
- To wear a face mask when outside
- To wash or disinfect your hands regularly
- To observe social distancing
Safety factors to consider when hiring a mover in SD
The other piece of the puzzle entails choosing a mover that is also taking measures to curb covid-19 infections.
Some of the measures your mover should have in place should include:
- All staff being trained on safety protocols.
- All staff wearing protective gear such as masks and gloves.
- Regularly monitoring their crews for potential infections.
- Observing sanitation and hygiene measures at their offices and when on the field.
At GPS Moving & Storage we have the above measures (and more) in place at this time. To see more of what we’re doing to keep you safe as you move of out San Diego click here.
