Buried Utility Lines - Outdoor Safety

Purpose - Underground utility lines provide communities and homes with safe delivery of natural gas as well as electricity.

Dangers - Natural gas leaks or explosions, fires, service outages or electric shock.

Prevention:

• Before you dig, find out exactly where buried utility lines are. Call MISS DIG at 800-482-7171 at least three working days before digging or tree planting.
• If you accidentally uncover buried utility lines, call your local utility company immediately.
• Call Michigan Gas Utilities immediately if you smell natural gas outdoors.

Emergency - Follow the emergency procedures if:

• You smell natural gas.
• There is a fire.
• Someone gets shocked.

Safety Tips:

• Call Michigan Gas Utilities if you notice an unexplained line of dead grass in your lawn that leads to your house.
• In most instances, the services of MISS DIG are free. Don't take chances, even if you're only digging a hole for a single tree or fence post.
• Don't plant trees or shrubs near buried utility lines.