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Alberta One-Call reminds you of the dangers of digging blindly

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Alberta One-Call reminds you of the dangers of digging blindly.

Warmer weather and staying home has many Albertans embarking on projects that require digging.  There’s a problem though.  A growing number are not submitting a “locate request” to find and mark buried utilities.  The reluctance stems from a concern that making the request will result in a “stranger” coming on their property, increasing the risk of contracting Covid-19.

Here are a few things to consider before you dig:

When utilities operators come to locate and mark buried utilities, they are wearing appropriate PPE (personal protection equipment) and maintaining physical distancing protocols.  Alberta One-Call reminds you that there is no danger to homeowners related to COVID-19.

Submit a “locate request” to Alberta One-Call via website www.albertaonecall.com or by phone (800-242-3447) at least three full working days in advance of any project

More than 600 buried utility damages were reported last year alone resulting in an average cost of $20,000 in damages each time.

It’s critically important to all of our safety to make sure you know what’s under the ground before you put a shovel in.

Alberta One-Call is a non-profit corporation that provides a communication service between the digging community and the owners of buried facilities.

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