Call before you dig!

Before you start digging, always call 811—this is a free service that helps protect you from accidentally damaging underground power lines, gas pipes, and other utilities. Keep in mind, 811 is a separate organization from our electric co-op, but they play a vital role in ensuring your safety.

By dialing 811, a professional team will come out and identify where the public utility lines are located, so you can safely proceed with your digging project without putting yourself, your neighbors, or essential services at risk. It’s a free service that helps prevent accidents and costly repairs. Keep in mind, 811 does not locate private utilities like power that runs from your meter to your house.

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Notify: Call 811 or make a request online by visiting: ndonecall.com. Be sure to make the request three days before you start.

Wait: Wait three business days for a response to your request. Affected utilities will send a locator to mark any underground utility lines. 

Confirm: Confirm that all affected utilities have responded by comparing the markers to the list of utilities the 811 call center notified.

Respect: Respect the markers provided by the affected utilities. They are your guide for the duration of your project. 

Dig: Be sure there is 18-24 inches on all sides of the marker before you begin to dig. If you can’t consider moving your projects. 

Be prepared to inform the center of the following information:

  1. County, City, Street address
  2. Property owner
  3. Type of work planned; extent of work
  4. Name of caller and telephone number
  5. Best time to call you
  6. Start date and time
  7. Contractor and address

Call the federally mandated national "Call Before You Dig" number, 811, or (800) 795-0555.