JACKSON, MI — On the eve of the long Memorial Day weekend, Consumers Energy is reminding people to put safety first before digging into spring home projects. Michiganders should call 8-1-1, a free service, to mark underground pipes and wires before putting a shovel into the ground.
State law requires Michigan residents to contact MISS DIG 811 before digging by calling 8-1-1 or visit MISSDIG811.org to have underground facilities marked. MISS DIG is a free service that will contact utility companies to have underground lines marked with stakes, flags or paint.
Residents should call 8-1-1 at least three days in advance to give utility owners time to mark underground lines. People should call for any project that involves digging, including, but not limited to:
- Digging fence posts
- Installing a deck
- Planting a tree or shrubs
- Replacing a mailbox post
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