As the weather warms up and spring projects get underway, Rocky Mountain Power is reminding customers to take an important safety step before digging: dialing 8-1-1.
According to Jeremy Gee, Rocky Mountain Power’s managing director of safety, failing to call 811 beforehand to learn the approximate location of underground utilities could put homeowners and communities at risk. Simple projects like installing a fence post or planting a tree can be hazardous if underground utility lines are hit. In some cases, this can even be fatal.
The Call Before You Dig line is a national toll-free number that connects customers with a locating service to alert local underground facility owners. These owners can then mark the approximate location of their lines with paint or flags.
In the United States, there are almost 20 million miles of underground utility lines, providing the basic services Americans rely on every day. Failure to locate these lines before digging could result in danger and potential service outages, along with substantial repair costs for the responsible party.
Rocky Mountain Power encourages customers to visit their website to learn more about electrical safety and to order free safety materials.
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