Is 811 a national phone number?
Yes. In 2005, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) designated [...]
When can I remove the marking flags and stakes that are in my yard?
Flags and/or other stake markings can be removed upon completion [...]
Why do I have to dig by hand around a utility marking?
When you notify OHIO811 before you begin your project, utilities [...]
Will OHIO811 tell me where it is safe to dig?
No. OHIO811 is the communication link between the excavator and [...]
What should I do if I hit an underground utility line?
When excavation damages a buried utility, the first move should [...]
Why are there flags or paint in front of my property?
Flags, paint, and stakes are used by utilities to mark [...]
Do I need to call 811 if I am digging by hand in Ohio?
YES! ORC 3781.25(I) defines “Excavation” to include the following: ...the [...]
I called OHIO811 last year to mark my yard, do I have to call them again if I already know where the utilities are on my property?
YES! The depth of an underground utility can change due [...]
What do the colors mean when utilities mark their underground lines?
Buried utilities are marked with flags, paint, or stakes in [...]
I don’t see any flags or paint. How do I know that the utilities have responded?
After you notify OHIO811 about your planned excavation, you will [...]
