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CALL BEFORE YOU DIG - IT'S THE LAW: Call 1-888-DIG-SAFE™ |
Don’t forget that if you plan to do any type of digging on your property, you or your contractor must contact Dig Safe at 1-888-DIGSAFE, or call 811, at lease 48 hours prior to digging.
This will ensure that the locations of buried pipelines are clearly marked before the work begins.
Insist that any work within 18 inches of the marked lines be done by hand.
Additional Safety Tips Regarding Excavating Near Gas Lines (click here)
If you hit a natural gas line:
- Call the fire department, and Vermont Gas immediately at (802) 863-4511.
- Call Vermont Gas even if the line doesn’t appear to be leaking. We’ll inspect the area and make any necessary repairs.
- If gas is leaking, move everyone a safe distance from the area. (If you can smell gas, you’re too close.) Don’t cover the leak with dirt. This will not prevent gas from escaping and could cause it to migrate to other locations.
For more information on Dig Safe visit their website or call Vermont Gas at 863-4511.
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