Call Delmarva 811 Before You Dig!
Delaware law requires members to contact Delmarva 811 before they begin any digging project. Power and other utility lines are everywhere. Coming into contact with utility lines can cause serious injury and even death. You can reach the Delmarva 811 call center in several ways. The easiest is via the internet at delmarva811.com/ anytime, otherwise, you can call 800-282-8555 or the easy to remember 811. After you contact Delmarva 811, a Co-op employee will survey your yard to locate underground power lines, allowing you to dig worry free. Best of all, the service is FREE!
If you begin digging without contacting Delmarva 811, you are putting your life and others in danger. Homeowners and professional excavators should contact the call center before starting even small projects, like planting a tree or installing a patio. Homeowners who damage utility lines without having them surveyed can also face steep fines.