This is the time of the year to start yardwork and outdoor home improvement projects. What do you need to do before you start digging in the yard? Whether you are planting a tree or performing some serious landscaping, call 811!
The Call811 system is equivalent to the commercial One Call systems used by contractors and private businesses to identify existing utilities. The federally mandated 811 number helps prevent diggers from unintentionally hitting underground utility lines, which can result in injuries, property damage and inconvenient outages.
Visit the Call811 website for more information. The website explains hows the Call811 system works, and warns that you need to contact the call center or send in your request via the website several days before you plan to perform the work. As some states are more strict than others, look at the state-specific information on the Call811 website to make sure you comply.
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