Alpine Communications Blog
Before You Dig, Dial 811 for Iowa One Call
After a long winter, spring has finally sprung. Are you planning to tackle a big landscaping project soon? Alpine Communications reminds you to pick up your phone before you pick up your shovel.
Many utility services such as phone, cable television, sewer, gas, water, and electricity come to your home via underground lines. In certain locations, these lines may be close to the surface and can be accidentally damaged by even shallow digging in your yard - and that can result in interruptions to service throughout your neighborhood. As a result, you may incur fines or fees to repair the damages.
It is especially important to call Iowa One Call damage to fiber optic cables can cost thousands of dollars to repair. When you call 811 at least 48 hours in advance, your local service providers will be dispatched to locate and mark these lines. It not only saves you time and protects you from potentially costly damage, it's required by law. Every digging project, no matter what size, requires a call. By calling Iowa One Call, you can proceed with your landscaping without disrupting necessary utilities or compromising safety for yourself and others.
As one of your local service providers,we thank you for your cooperation!
