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The DIRT Report’s top 10 causes accounted for 85% of all damages, which means targeted safety changes can make a huge difference. Learn more DIRT Report insights during Safe Digging Month at commongroundalliance.com/Publications-M…

If you're planning a weekend project that involves digging, make sure to contact @iaonecall at least two business days in advance so underground utilities can be properly located and marked. It's the law! Call 811 or start the process online at iowaonecall.com

Heads up to all contractors: submitting a locate request, waiting for marks, respecting tolerance zones, and communicating clearly with utility owners all lead to one important outcome: fewer damages to underground utilities. 811 before you excavate EVERY month. #NSDM

Marks show the approximate location of underground facilities, but safe digging still requires: -Respecting the tolerance zone -Using careful excavation methods -Protecting markings so they stay visible Contact 811 before you dig, then follow all safe digging practices.

April is National Safe Digging Month! Whatever kind of excavation you’re planning, one step helps protect your crew and critical infrastructure: contact 811 before you dig. Bonus: File your request faster, online!

April Fools? Not here. True fact: Nearly 200,000 underground utility damages were reported in 2024. Safe digging is no joke. Contact 811 before every dig and get ready for more damage prevention info all month long.

Whether you’re planting, building, installing, or repairing, if you’re digging, you MUST contact 811 first to have underground utilities marked. Not to be dramatic, but it’s a simple step that helps prevent outages, injuries, and expensive damage.

True or False: You only need to contact 811 for large-scale excavation. Drop your answer in the comments!

Safe digging tip: file your locate request online! It’s often the quickest way to: - Enter jobsite details clearly - Upload notes or instructions - Track ticket status - Keep a record for your project file Then: wait for marks and dig responsibly. iowaonecall.com

Spring is one of the busiest digging seasons. Contact 811 before planting trees, shrubs, posts, edging, irrigation, or drainage.

Happy first day of spring! If you're in the mood to do some "spring cleaning" in your backyard, be sure to get your underground utilities located before you do any digging.

Contacting 811 helps protect underground utilities but damage prevention is a shared responsibility between: - Excavators - Locators - Utilities - One call centers and regulators Each role supports the next. When everyone does their part, underground utilities are protected.

Every excavation project carries the risk of hitting buried utilities which can lead to outages, costly repairs, and serious injuries. The good news? You don't need to rely on luck-contact 811 to have your underground utility lines marked before starting any digging project.

Q: Do I need to contact 811 if I hired a contractor to do the digging? A: It’s worth confirming your contractor is including it in the plan, and making sure lines are located before any digging begins! Safe digging is a shared responsibility.

DON’T mind your own beeswax to bee a good neighbor. 👀🐝 If you see someone digging and there’s no paint or flags around their dig site, it’s worth a quick check-in:“Hey! Did you contact 811?” A friendly heads-up can prevent a dangerous utility hit and keep everyone safe. 🌼

Have a Super MAR10 Day! In games, jumping into a green pipe can be fun. In real life, hitting a pipe while digging is more like “GAME OVER.” Set yourself up for a great digging adventure by contacting 811 first.

DIRT Report Spotlight: Nearly 1 in 4 damaged utilities could likely have been avoided with one simple step: contact 811. Read more safety insights at dirt.commongroundalliance.com.

We may spring our clocks forward on March 8, but be sure NOT to spring into action on your digging project before submitting a locate request and waiting at least 48 hours! Go to iowaonecall.com to file a #locaterequest or to get more information. #springforward

Any project that involves digging or demolition, like installing a mailbox, requires advance notice before you break ground, so underground utility owners have time to mark their lines *before* the digging begins. #Contact811 #SafetyFirst

Did you know? There’s a complex network of millions of underground utilities beneath the ground. Taking steps to protect these underground utilities is always 100% the right choice. Contact IOC before you dig into a new subterranean project. #FunFact