Villages Overwatch LLC
Departure Preparation Checklist
Please take a moment to ensure that your home is prepared for your extended leave by taking care of these items.
| Weeks Prior to Departure | |
| Let your neighbors know that you hired a home watch services provider during your absence | |
| Place retractable lanai screens into the full open position | |
| Bring in all outside items that can fly during high winds, tropical storms, or hurricanes (examples: lanai decorations, solar landscaping lights, pool floats, patio furniture) | |
| Check your irrigation system for effectiveness, and service if necessary | |
| Place new pest control applications | |
| Add Preen (or similar weed control) to landscape beds (if you don't have a chemical treatment service) | |
| Place potted plants that you hand water around an irrigation head to maintain watering | |
| Leave toilet bowl cleaner and brush next to toilets | |
| Install new batteries in smart locks / electronic locks | |
| Install new batteries in battery-operated smoke detectors | |
| Place kitchen staples such as sugar, coffee, and flour in zip-lock bags in the refrigerator/freezer | |
| Fill a small cup with water, freeze it, and then place a quarter on top inside the freezer (should power go out, this will be an indicator of the viability of your food) | |
| Service HVAC unit | |
| Replace HVAC filter if needed | |
| Leave a gallon of vinegar and funnel next to HVAC unit for AC condensation drain line flushing | |
| If you choose to turn off any breakers, place masking/blue tape over those breakers you want to remain off | |
| Halt newspaper delivery - Daily Sun subscriptions can be paused until you return | |
| Complete on Departure Day | |
| Open all closets and interior doors | |
| Leave a central ceiling fan on low to circulate air | |
| Unplug all small appliances, TVs, DVD players, radios, digital devices | |
| Confirm all windows and doors are fully closed and locked | |
| Close the window blinds | |
| Set the AC thermostat to 76°-78° (if you have a dehumidifier, set humidity to 50-60%) | |
| Leave mail box key with box number on the kitchen counter if you would like your mail checked | |
| Ensure washer, dryer, and dish washer are empty and doors are open | |
| Empty trash bins from every room | |
| Leave business cards or contact information on the kitchen counter for any regular services you have (pool maintenance, lawn service, etc) | |