Call Miss Dig Before Starting Projects

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Call before you dig. That is the message utilities are sending to construction crews and homeowners during “Dig Safely Month” and call 811. Consumer Energy’s Debra Dodd says its the law to have the work area flagged off to avoid rupturing underground utilities.

“Natural gas, electricity, fiber optic, cable, so you want to make sure that when you’re digging you call Miss Dig first,” says Dodd. “You should call at least three days in advance, wait for the markings to be placed on your lawn or ground, and then dig safely.”

Dodd says Consumers had a 3% increase in digging damages last year, the majority from not calling ahead and not using hand tools.