PORTLAND – By Oregon law, anyone planning an excavation project must call the Oregon Utility Notification Center’s 24-hour toll-free number at (800) 332-2344.

Whether you’re planting roses, putting in a sprinkler system or building a fence, follow these four important steps to dig safely:

1. Call the One-Call Center at least two business days before beginning your digging project. The center will notify the facility operators involved.

2. Wait for the location of lines to be marked with color-coded paint.

3. Respect the marks.

4. Dig with care.

For information, call the Oregon Utility Notification Center at (503) 232-1987 or visit the Web site www.DigSafelyOregon.com