It's getting to be that time of year when people may begin digging in their yards. Whether a garden or a whole for new construction, we should call before we dig and here's why.Today on the Top 5 at 7:45, I'll highlight why 'One-Call Wyoming' wants us to call them before we start any digging projects on our property. Here are good reasons to call them before any project.

  1. Fence Posts - Even if you are digging fence posts in your yard, you should call them before doing so. You never know if there is a power line too close to the surface.
  2. State Law  - Wyoming state law requires that you call 'One-Call' before digging to locate any utilities that may run across your property.
  3. It's Free - It won't cost you anything to have 'One-Call' come out and check your area before digging.
  4. Avoid Electrocution - People die all the time because they hit a hot electric line while digging. They should have checked it out first.
  5. Property & Utility Damage - You could damage your property or puncture a water line, telephone line or natural gas line.

The Wyoming 'One-Call' phone number is 1-800-849-2476 or call 8-1-1 which reminds us, "Always know what's down there, before you dig."

The Top 5 at 7:45 airs weekdays with me, Gary Freeman and sponsored by First Education Federal Credit Union. Please call before you dig!

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