Experts say digging accidents cause tens of thousands of service disruptions and dozens of injuries each year.
Calling 8-1-1 first can help you avoid that. It’s a free call and avaible 24/7. Chief Executive Officer of Delaware Electric Cooperative, Bill Andrew, joins us to talk about the dangers of digging into a utility line.
“Every digging project, no matter how large or small, warrants a call to 8-1-1,” Bill says. “Installing a mailbox, building a deck and planting a tree or garden are all examples of digging projects that should only begin after calling 8-1-1.”
