Whether you are a homeowner or professional contractor, if you are planning a project that requires disturbing the earth in any way, call Iowa One Call at 1-800-292-8989. Now you can contact ONE CALL by dialing 8-1-1 (811) from any phone. If you live near a border state and you are calling by cell phone, there is a possibility you will be contacting a cell tower in the bordering state, not your home one, and thus be calling ONE CALL in the wrong state. Sometimes it is better to call in via landline.

If you dig into a "hot" electric line, the result could be death or serious injury. When you call, North West REC will mark all electric lines on your property so you can avoid hitting them.

• Requires anyone digging or excavating to call first to see if there are any underground lines.
• Any utility with underground cable is required to mark those lines within 48 hours of your call.
• Assures safety for anyone digging, and saves the cost of repairing lines that are accidentally damaged.
• Be safe, not sorry. You are responsible for damage to underground lines if you do not call before you dig.