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Reduce the chance of damage

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You should call 811 or 811 center’s website a few business days before you begin any digging, including common projects like planting trees and shrubs or installing fences and mailboxes. 

Underground Service Alert of Northern California and Nevada
811 or 800-642-2444 or online USA North 811 | Call 811 Before You Dig

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