ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – If you’re thinking of doing some landscaping or putting in a new garden or tree, you’re likely going to be digging and that means you need to call before you dig.
“It’s a public safety issue. If you hit a gas line, you know, it can cause a risk to you, your neighbors, the first responders,” said Hailey Imlach, Risk and Communications Supervisor with Enstar Natural Gas. “It’s important to call for these smaller projects because the gas lines aren’t always as deep as you think.”
This goes for other utility lines as well. Calling for a utility line locate is simple. You can call 811 or go online to 811ak.com. Utility companies across the state are linked through this one contact point…