Stay safe when you dig by always calling MISS DIG at 811 at least three days before you dig. State law requires it so you keep yourself, your loved ones and your neighbors safe. Plus, April is MISS Dig Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to learn more about the importance of safe digging.
When MISS DIG gets your call about a digging project, they reach out to all companies who have underground utilities at or near your property site to come out and flag them for safety. Digging without knowing the location of underground utilities can result in serious injuries, service disruptions, and costly repairs when natural gas, electric, communications, water or sewer lines are damaged.
The majority of homeowner damages are caused by hand tools like shovels when doing projects such as:
- Installing a fence, mailbox, deck or pool
- Planting trees and bushes
- Laying a patio
- Setting up an event tent with large stakes in the ground
If you plan to dig on your property, contact MISS DIG at 811 or www.missdig811.org at least three business days before digging, wait until flags have been placed to mark your utility lines and leave flags in place until underground work is complete.
Please remind your friends and family to always call MISS DIG at least three business days before digging in their yard by calling 811 and stay safe this spring/summer! It’s fast, it’s free and it’s the law.
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