Call 811 Before Digging

Do you know what to do before you starting digging?

Excavation activities as simple as planting a tree, installation of landscaping, building a fence, installation of a swimming pool, or replacing a mailbox require a call to 811.

Before You Dig, Do Your Part.

1. Call 811: A free phone call to 811 will start the process to get pipelines marked.
2. Wait: Once a free phone call to 811 is made, wait the required amount of time for underground utilities to mark the proposed work area.
3. Respect All Markings: Make sure worksite is clearly outlined and do not dig where underground utilities are marked. To change the location of project, start from Step 1. 
4. Dig With Care: If a buried pipeline is struck, the owner of that utility should be contacted immediately. Unreported damage, including damage to pipeline coating or denting of the pipe, can lead to an accident days or even years later.

CALL 811 TO DIG OR EXCAVATE (This includes when planting a tree, installing a new fence or driving long stakes into the ground to secure a bounce house. You could hit a pipeline)

CALL 911 IN AN EMERGENCY

Need more resources?

Texas 811 information HERE and nationwide information can be found HERE.

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