What is the Dig Alert telephone number?

What is the Dig Alert telephone number?

• A. 811
• B. 911
• C. 411
• D. 211

Answer: (A)

Before you dig, you need to have buried utilities marked to prevent damaging them. The number to call is 811. Dialing 811 connects you to the local dig-alert system, which coordinates with utility companies to mark underground lines at your project site. You tell them where you’re digging and what you’ll be doing, and they arrange for utility locators to come out and mark cables and pipes with paint or flags. This service is designed to prevent accidents, outages, and injuries from hitting underground lines, and it usually gives a window of time for the markings to be placed before work begins. The other numbers serve different functions: 911 is for emergencies, 411 is directory assistance, and 211 connects you with community services.

Before you dig, you need to have buried utilities marked to prevent damaging them. The number to call is 811. Dialing 811 connects you to the local dig-alert system, which coordinates with utility companies to mark underground lines at your project site. You tell them where you’re digging and what you’ll be doing, and they arrange for utility locators to come out and mark cables and pipes with paint or flags. This service is designed to prevent accidents, outages, and injuries from hitting underground lines, and it usually gives a window of time for the markings to be placed before work begins. The other numbers serve different functions: 911 is for emergencies, 411 is directory assistance, and 211 connects you with community services.