Contact julie before you dig and stay safe We perform the vital role of connecting homeowners like you with utility companies so they can mark their underground lines and indicate where it’s safe to dig. Whether you’re planting, building, adding, or fixing anything outdoors, all you have to do is to contact julie before you dig The service is free and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. State law requires you to notify julie at least 3 but not more than 10 days before any digging project regardless of the project size or depth Even if you are digging in the same area as a previous project, notify julie first.
Julie’s remote ticket entry (rte) lets professional excavators quickly submit locate requests online anytime, with instant dig numbers and tools for accuracy. Contact julie before you dig online, by calling 811, or through remote ticket entry Available 24/7 to help mark underground utility lines safely. At least 3 days before you plan to start your digging project, submit a locate request to julie You can contact julie online at any time…and avoid possible hold times…or you can call 811. Our organization’s mission is to prevent damages to underground utilities, the environment and property, reduce service interruptions and costly repairs, and save lives.
The purpose of this site is to provide an overview of the illinois underground utility facilities damage prevention act (hereinafter the act), industry best practices, and the julie process.
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