Call the Utilities Protection Center (UPC) before you dig -- there could be electric lines, phone wires or cables buried in the area. They'll provide you with information about what might be in your area. Call 1-800-282-7411.

You may see colored flags in your area whenever a professional is conducting a digging, grading or excavating project. Here's what the colors mean:

	White - Proposed Excavation
	Pink - Temporary Survey Markings
	Red - Electric Power Lines, Cables, Conduit and Lighting Cables
	Yellow - Gas, Oil, Steam, Petroleum or Gaseous Materials
	Orange - Communication, Alarm or Signal Lines, Cables or Conduit
	Blue - Potable Water
	Purple - Reclaimed Water, Irrigation and Slurry Lines
	Green - Sewers and Drain Lines