Dig Safely Oregon promotes safe digging by providing information for locate requests, Oregon Excavation Laws, Call Before You Dig issues, and a variety of other related topics.Planning to dig? Whether you're planting a tree or on the job site, get started by submitting a locate request.

Anyone who plans to dig should call 811 or go to their state 811 center’s website to request the approximate location of buried utilities be marked. 811 is the national call-before-you-dig phone number.

Call Before You Dig. 811 "Call Before You Dig" was created to provide you with a nationwide, easily accessible resource when you are digging. Every dig requires a call.

Call 811 or toll free 1-800-332-2344 at least two business days before starting any digging project. By calling, the Oregon Utility Notification Center (OUNC) will coordinate with your utility service providers to mark the location of your electric, natural gas, communications, and water utilities to avoid damaging underground lines.

Calling before beginning any excavation prevents damage to underground facilities, service interruptions & bodily injury. The Utility Notification Center is open 24 hours a day, every day, and accepts calls from contractors, homeowners, or anyone planning to dig in Oregon, Washington, Montana and Hawaii.

Notify utilities of your intent to dig by calling 811 or making an online request a few days before you plan to break ground. Your state 811 center will inform utility operators in your area that they need to mark any buried utility lines on your property with paint or flags.

When you call 811, operators at the Oregon Utility Notification Center will ask you for the location of your digging job and route your call to affected utility companies. Your utility companies will then send a professional locator to your site to mark their lines within a few days.

1 天前 · Safe Digging Starts with a Call. Whether you’re planting a garden or developing property, safe digging starts with a call to 811. This free service keeps your project on track, prevents accidents, and saves you from costly mistakes. Take a few minutes to protect yourself and your community—call 811 before you dig.

2023年5月24日 · Here are a few more tips for getting all of your lines accurately marked before you start digging: Plan in advance. Have a detailed outline of your proposed project before calling 811.

2024年7月10日 · Promoting 811 and the Safe Digging Process Damage prevention starts with a call or a click. 811 is the national call-before-you-dig number for professional excavators and homeowners.