Call 8-1-1 Before You Dig

Call 1-800-362-2764 or 8-1-1 before you dig: It’s the law!

 
Ticket Entry for professional excavators, contractors and utility facility owners

Ticket Entry for Homeowners

By law, everyone—including homeowners—MUST contact the Ohio Utilities Protection Service, 1-800-362-2764 or 8-1-1, at least 48 hours but no more than 10 working days (excluding weekends and legal holidays) or enter it online with e-dig the easy online dig request for homeowners, before beginning ANY digging on their property. Think your project's too small? It's best to call!

A vital resource for Ohio residents and businesses alike, the Ohio Utilities Protection Service acts as a communication link between utility companies and individuals planning any digging activity. This site includes all the information you need to dig safely and protect your community.

Legislative Update

Senator Steve Buehrer introduced Senate Bill 152 on July 2, 2009. You can access and track the progress of the bill at http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/.  Please remember that this is simply a draft and the current damage prevention law (ORC 3781.25 to 3781.32) remains in place at this time.

Should you have any questions, please contact Abby Dornon at AbbyD@oups.org. 

Hannah News Service's Report on February 9th Hearing.