GopherStateOneCall
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Call Gopher State One Call at least 48 hours before you begin digging. **This account is not monitored 24/7. Please call 811 for immediate assistance.**
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Tuesday, November 11, (#VeteransDay) will not count towards your standard notice required when filing a locate request, so please plan accordingly.
#HappyHalloween! 🎃 Ghosts and ghouls may be #spooky, but hitting an underground pipeline is truly terrifying. Don’t take a frightful risk, if you have a #digging project on the horizon, contact GSOC at gopherstateonecall.org before you dig. #Halloween #DigSafely
Utility professionals recommend always white lining before a locate–it’s proven to reduce mismarks and save time. Ready to dig smarter? Mark it BEFORE you submit a ticket.
Think you know your underground utility colors? Guess the utility marked in orange! Drop your answer below and test your damage prevention IQ!
Preventing damage to underground utilities is easier when you follow safe digging practices. Save these for your next excavation project!
The #ToleranceZone is an area that’s very close to where an underground utility pipe or cable is buried. #Excavators must be careful and use hand tools when digging in this area because even a small scrape to an underground utility could cause damage. #TMYK #SafeDigging
It's priceless—and it’s free! Contact GSOC at gopherstateonecall.org to have your underground utilities marked.
According to the CGA DIRT Report, the top six root causes accounted for 76% of all damages, with “failure to notify 811” leading the pack. Be part of the solution, go online to gopherstateonecall.org to submit your locate request before you dig! #DiggingSafety #UtilityProtection
According to the latest CGA DIRT Report, nearly 1 in 4 damages (~25%) are caused by failure to notify 811 before digging. The data is clear: 811 works.
Meet our amazing Customer Service Representatives! They assist with your locate requests and contribute to safe digging practices. Join us in celebrating their hard work and dedication to keeping our communities safe. #CustomerService #SafeDigging
A locate request goes on an important journey.It’s a streamlined process, but it only starts when you reach out.
If you plan to welcome a new dog, you may be thinking about adding a fence or an invisible fence to your yard. Before the shovels and posts come out, adopt safety as part of your project plan and contact #GSOC at gopherstateonecall.org to have #undergroundutility lines marked.
#GSOC is adding new tools that auto-generate marking instructions based on your excavation area, helping improve accuracy and save time. This feature will help meet Minnesota’s white marking requirements and support safer digging statewide. Stay tuned for November 17. #WhiteLine
Autumn is the perfect time to get your yard ready for spring. Whether you’re planting bulbs or adding new trees, don’t dig yourself into trouble. Protect your underground utilities while laying the groundwork for a garden next year by contacting GSOC before you dig!
Not sure when to pull up those utility flags on your job site? Only the excavator should remove them, and only once all digging is done! Leaving flags up during excavation ensures utilities stay marked for everyone so they can complete the job safely. #DigSafe #Excavation
#DYK lines for utilities like electricity, water, gas, and fiber internet could be buried in your yard? If you’re planning to dig, call @GopherOneCall to have underground lines marked before starting your project. To learn more, visit 811beforeyoudig.com/for-homeowners/.
Happy Autumn Equinox! 🍂 Today marks the first day of fall, when day and night are almost perfectly balanced. Fun fact: Just like the equinox keeps nature in balance, contacting GSOC keeps your digging projects in balance with safety. #AutumnEquinox #SafeDigging
On #NationalTradesmanDay we celebrate the hard-working individuals who keep our communities safe and thriving. From locators and excavators to contractors and beyond, tradespeople in the #DamagePrevention industry play a vital role in protecting our underground utilities.
Did you know that natural gas is odorless and colorless? Utility companies add a distinctive odorant called mercaptan to make it detectable in case of leaks. Learn more at: eia.gov/energyexplaine… #NaturalGas
You might have recently noticed colorful flags or spray paint marks in your lawn, even if you didn’t request a locate request. These markings are placed by utility locators to highlight underground pipes, cables, and lines—typically in preparation for nearby work. #themoreyouknow
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