Moving in the rain
Last updated 2026-07-17 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Wet cardboard collapses and wet floors are dangerous. Cover the path, protect boxes, and have a plan for drying out anything that gets soaked.
- Key task: Line the path with tarps or moving blankets
- Key task: Use plastic bins for anything irreplaceable
- Key task: Wrap mattresses and upholstered furniture in plastic
- Key task: Keep a stack of old towels at both doors
- Key task: Watch footing on ramps and stairs
- Key task: Delay if lightning is in the forecast
Anyone moving during a rainy or storm-heavy stretch of weather.
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