CABLE LOCATION
Building a deck? Planting a tree? Installing a mailbox? If you
hit an underground utility line while
digging, you can harm yourself or those around you, disrupt service to an entire neighborhood, and potentially be responsible for fines and repair costs.
The new number you should call before you begin
any digging project is 811.
This new, federally-mandated national "Call Before You Dig"
number, was created to help protect you from unintentionally
hitting underground utility lines while working on digging
projects. People digging often make risky assumptions about
whether or not they should get their utility lines marked due to
concerns about project delays, costs and previous calls about
other projects. These assumptions can be life-threatening.
Every digging job requires a call – even small projects like
planting trees or shrubs.
Getting your lines marked is quick and easy with 811. When you
dial this number, your call is forwarded to the One Call Center
in your area for processing. Local One Call Center operators
record the location of the dig and then notify the affected
utility companies of your digging plans. Your utility companies
then dispatch a professional locating crew to mark the
approximate location of your lines within a few days.
Be sure to call 811 a few days in advance of your scheduled dig
to allow time for the request to be processed. Once your lines
are marked, you will know their approximate location so you can
dig safely. Knowing what's below will protect you, your family
and your neighbors.
Don't assume you know what's below. Protect yourself and those
around you – Call 811 every time.
Smart digging means calling 811 before each job. Whether you are a homeowner or a professional excavator, one call to 811 gets your underground utility lines marked for FREE.