As people start digging for various reasons this spring, Nicor Gas wants them to remember to call 811 first. JULIE, the Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators service, will send people out to mark where the underground wires and pipes are. Nicor Gas spokesman Bernie Anderson says just call three business days in advance.
The consequences of hitting a line when you didn’t call JULIE could be paying for damages. They could also be losing your life.
Utility companies recognize April as Safe Digging Month, because so many projects get underway in the spring.