August 11 Is A Great Day To Remember To Call 811 Before You Dig In City Of Waukee

Press release from the City of Waukee:

August 10, 2021

The Iowa Utilities Board is utilizing the date - 8/11 - to remind Iowans to call 811 before digging!

To avoid a potential accident caused by excavation, have the location of all underground utility lines marked before excavating by hand or with equipment. Contact Iowa One Call online or at 8-1-1 or 800-292-8989 a minimum of two days (excluding Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays) before excavation commences. Iowa One Call is a free service, and Iowa law requires everyone to locate underground utilities before digging. If an underground utility line is hit while digging, it can cause serious injuries, disrupt service to entire neighborhoods, and potentially result in fines and repair costs.

On Aug. 11, 2021, tune in to a live 811 Day Celebration event at 7:45 a.m. Observe commentary from the Iowa Attorney General’s Office, the Iowa Utilities Board, Common Ground Iowa and Iowa One Call. An“811 Day Proclamation” signed by the Iowa Governor’s Office will be presented at this event.

This press release was produced by the City of Waukee. The views expressed here are the author’s own.