Have a couple days worth of supplies ready in case electricity or water goes out. If problems arise, the hard copies will help you resolve them quickly and easily. Do not make any changes to allotments or electronic payments in December. If possible make them in November or wait until January. If filing a travel voucher with finance, complete it as early as possible to ensure it is processed before the new year.
Vouchers generally take about a week to complete.
If traveling, try not to fly on either Dec. 31 or Jan. 1. Also, double check reservations both before and after the new year. Maintain a paper copy of tickets and reservation information just in case. Keep the same amount of cash available as you would for a holiday weekend. Go through your home with a home checklist.