Call 8-1-1 before digging anywhere in Wayne County
Mississippi 8-1-1 is the free state-wide “call before you dig” service and communications link in Wayne County and throughout the state. It connects excavators and property owners with utility operators so underground lines are marked before any digging takes place. This service helps prevent damage to underground infrastructure including pipes and cables.
Anyone who plans to dig should call before digging to request that the approximate location of all buried utilities be marked with paint or flags so that you don’t unintentionally dig into an underground utility line.
8-1-1 protects you and your community. Hitting a buried line while digging can disrupt utility service, cost money to repair or cause serious injury or death. Always contact 8-1-1, wait the required time for utilities to respond to your request, and ensure that all utilities have responded to your request before putting a shovel in the ground.
How It Works
Required time frame: Under state law, you must contact Mississippi 8-1-1 at least three (3) working days before you begin any excavation or digging on any site — public or private.
Dial 811 on your phone
Visit the Mississippi 811 Homepage to submit a locate request online by clicking here
Information Needed: When contacting the 8-1-1 center, you will be asked to provide your name, the nearest road, the closest intersection and specific driving directions or distance relative to landmarks within two miles.Marking: Once notified, utility operators will come to the site to mark the approximate location of buried utility lines (like gas, water, and electric) at no cost to you