Pelican Cutover: 10 days 7 h 3 m 55 s phone We have some BIG changes coming December 15, 2021 as we partner with PelicanCorp for our new Ticketing System! Click here to learn more! Safe Digging Starts Here Michigan’s FREE & EASY utility notification system. Submit Locate Request Check Status Planting a Tree? Installing a Fence, Deck or Pool? Whether you are doing the work yourself or hiring it out, you are responsible for assuring the utilities on your property are clearly marked and you avoid damaging them. MISS DIG 811 is Michigan’s ONLY resource for ensuring you know what’s below ground BEFORE you start to dig. Here’s how it works: Place a Locate Request MISS DIG 811 processes that locate request by contacting our over 1,700 members, who then come out and locate their underground facilities. Wait 3 Business Days You cannot begin your excavation before the start time on your locate request, even if all utilities have been marked. Confirm Status Online You are required to check Positive Response before digging. Be sure to keep the ticket number provided to you when placing your locate request. Hand Dig Hand dig when digging within 4ft of paint or flags. Dig Safely Once you've hand exposed the underground utilities, you can carefully continue to dig using the necessary tools. Learn More About Why & When to Place a Locate Request 3 Reasons to Call 811 or Click… Before You Dig 1. It’s the Law For your safety, Michigan law requires that all utility lines be flagged before beginning any excavation project. Use our free service to fulfill your legal requirement and avoid costly fines. Learn the Law 2. It’s Vital to Your Safety Without knowing where utilities are buried, even digging with hand tools can result in damage to underground utilities, leading to service disruptions, costly repairs, and serious injuries. See What’s Buried Below 3. It’s Free & Easy For your safety, Michigan law requires that all utility lines be flagged before beginning any excavation project. Use our free service to fulfill your legal requirement and avoid costly fines. Submit a Locate Request Reminder to Parents The colorful flags used to mark underground utility lines can be very attractive to young children. Remind your children not to remove them. What happens if your child pulls out a utility flag marketing? Do not assume you remember where they were located and do not attempt to replace them. Simply call MISS DIG 811 and to have the utility lines placed again. Call 811 or Click… Before You Dig Receive Our Monthly Newsletter Get safety related topics and events delivered to your inbox! * Indicates required questions Email MISS DIG 811 is Michigan’s ONLY utility safety notification system. Our e-Locate service makes it easy for you to request for public utility lines to be marked. So you can safely complete your digging project. Learn more about us. Submit Locate Request Check Status Contact MISS DIG 811 MISS DIG 811 Store Home Careers Login The contents of this webpage are Copyright © 2021 MISS DIG 811. All Rights Reserved. Privacy .cls-1{fill:currentColor;} Powered by: .st0{fill:currentColor;}