Politics & Government
Call Utilities Company to Locate Lines Before Digging
PSE reminds people to have utility lines located before digging to avoid injuries or utility disruption.
Puget Sound Energy reminds citizens and excavators to always contact the free 811 “Call Before You Dig” hotline at least two days before they dig. Scheduling this utility locator service helps keep everyone safe and prevents damage by locating and marking underground utility lines before beginning any work that involves digging, excavating or planting.
On average, PSE’s underground natural gas or power utility lines are struck approximately three times per day, primarily due to excavators and residents failing to call the 811 hotline to have the underground lines marked.
PSE advises anyone who may have damaged natural gas pipes or electric systems, or who smells the odor of natural gas, to take these steps:
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- Quickly move a safe distance from the damaged line.
- Call 911 after reaching a safe distance.
- Report the damage to PSE at 1-888-225-5773.
Information from a PSE press release.
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