Digging and Excavating
Call 811 or Louisiana One-Call at 1-800-272-3020 before
you dig.
Hitting an electric line can shock or kill you and cause power
outages. Hitting an underground gas pipe can create a fire or explosion
hazard. These lines can be just a foot under the ground. So whether you want
to plant a tree or dig a trench, call the local one-call utility locator
service. They will arrange to mark the location and depth of any buried lines.
Before using power-digging tools, hand dig.
The locator service
will tell you the location of underground utilities, but not their depth.
Before using any power tools, hand dig to verify exact utility depth. Any time
you suspect unmarked hazards, hand dig the area carefully to test your
suspicions. Backfill the soil gently to avoid damaging any utilities.
If you contact an underground utility:
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Leave the area immediately and tell others to stay away.
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Call 911 and the local utility company as quickly as possible.
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Report even minor damage; what looks harmless can cause big trouble.
Learn where all underground utility lines are located before beginning
any digging project.
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