Anyone planning to dig should call 811 or visit their state’s 811 center website to request that the approximate locations of underground utilities be marked.

Texas law requires excavators to contact 811 at least two business days before excavating, excluding weekends and holidays, even if you’re working in your own backyard.

Homeowners can submit a ticket online or by calling 811. Before requesting a ticket, prepare your dig site and ensure you have the proper information on hand. Check out the Six Steps to Safe Digging to …

Electric lines, gas pipelines, water pipes, and telecommunication cables are all hidden underground. Striking one of these can result in power outages, gas leaks, water contamination, or even property …

811 is the national phone number designated by the Federal Communications Commission that connects professionals and homeowners who plan to dig with their local one call center.

Each state has their own unique processes and laws for digging. The map provides additional details on each 811 center, and specific guidelines for each state.

Installing a fence or mailbox, starting a garden or building a deck, all require a call to Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before you begin digging to get public facilities marked and located.

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811 is the national call-before-you-dig phone number to ensure that all utilities have responded to your request before putting a shovel in the ground.

The Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities, and Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly programs provide funding to develop and subsidize rental housing for low-income …