Tag Archive: call before you dig

It’s the Law to Call 811 Before You Dig

April 7, 2021

If you plan to begin any project that involves digging – such as building a patio, putting up a fence, or planting bushes and trees — remember to call 811 at least 48 hours before work begins. Every digging job requires a call to 811 to have underground utility lines marked. In some cases, lines are buried close to the surface and could easily be damaged by even shallow digging. Calling 811 to request a utility locate will prevent service...

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Brian Williams Alpine Communications Broadband Technician

Faces of the Brand – Brian Williams

June 12, 2020

Brian Williams takes his job as Alpine’s underground facility locator seriously because he knows that one misstep in his duties can result in a widespread service outage.  He is passionate about his role in connecting customers. “After a big construction project is complete that I’ve done a lot of locates for, it’s somewhat empowering to see that nothing was damaged and no services were disrupted,” said Williams.  He describes how he goes the extra mile to ensure safety and continuity for customers during excavating projects, “I’ve located cables where there is a lot on the line.  I’ll get right down in the hole with contractors to ensure they don’t damage...

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Memorial Day Weekend Serves as a Convenient Reminder to Always Call 811 Before Digging

May 21, 2019

Alpine Communications reminds homeowners to call 811 by Tuesday/Wednesday to ensure all underground utilities are properly marked before breaking ground on their Memorial Day weekend digging project. Striking a single line can cause injury, repair costs, fines and inconvenient outages. When calling 811, homeowners and contractors are connected to Iowa One Call, which notifies the appropriate utility companies of their intent to dig. Professional locators are then sent to the requested digging site to mark the approximate locations of underground...

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