Tech Tip # 21 Before You Dig… Make This Call First
Tip # 21
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Today’s tech tip:
Before You Dig… Make This Call First
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Before You Dig… Make This Call First
By Olivia Wells, Marketer at LigTel
Spring projects are starting up — fences, landscaping, planting trees…
But before you grab a shovel, there’s one step you don’t want to skip:
Call Indiana 811.
Why it matters
Digging without knowing what’s below can lead to:
🚧 Internet outages (yours… and your neighbors’)
🚧 Costly repairs
🚧 Delays to your project
🚧 Safety risks
And it happens more often than you think.
“Nearly 1,000 utility lines are damaged daily due to digging…”
WTHI-TV (Indiana)
Here’s the part most people don’t realize — underground lines aren’t always buried very deep. Some can be just a few inches below the surface, especially communication lines. So even a small project can turn into a big problem fast.
That’s why 811 exists.
Indiana 811 says:
“You must contact 811 at least two full working days prior to excavation…”
This gives crews time to come out and mark where it’s safe to dig using flags or paint.
And if a line does get hit, it’s not just your service. You could take out internet for your entire street, leave your neighbors without connection, and cause repairs that take time to fix. Not exactly the kind of attention you want 😅
Quick tip:
Then you’re good to go 👍
Planning a project soon?
👉 Contact 811 first — it’s free, easy, and could save you (and your neighbors) a big headache.
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