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April 23, 2004
Naperville, Ill. – Nicor Gas wants to give you the scoop before you dig. All projects outdoors even gardening this spring, require a call to the Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators (JULIE), also known as the "Illinois One-Call System." One toll-free call does it all to protect you from damaging underground gas pipes or other utilities.
JULIE serves as a message handling, notification service for underground utilities, taking information about planned digging projects and distributing the information to the proper utility company. It is then the responsibility of each utility company to mark the location of their underground pipes and wires at the excavation site. JULIE neither owns nor marks any underground utilities. The call to JULIE and the service is free to homeowners and contractors. Call center operators are available to receive and process calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Projects requiring a call to JULIE include, but aren't limited to:
- Planting flowers, trees or shrubs
- Installing a fence, swing set or mail box post
- Adding a pool, pond or fountain
- Building a deck or room addition
Guidelines to follow before starting any digging project:
- Call JULIE (1-800-892-0123) at least two working days before you dig. The 48 hour notice does not include Saturdays, Sundays or holidays.
- Begin that project within 14 calendar days from the call.
- Respect the marks and dig with care.
- Remember, if the marks are destroyed before beginning any project then JULIE must be called again.
- Never dig without marks.
- Remember, a call into JULIE must be made by homeowner or contractor – It's the law.
- If in doubt about any digging project, give JULIE a call.
JULIE, Inc. promotes an easier, safer digging environment and serves the entire state of Illinois outside of the city of Chicago, which is served by DIGGER. JULIE is a not-for-profit corporation that provides homeowners and contractors with a toll-free number (1-800-892-0123) for the free locating and marking of underground facilities. Established in 1974, JULIE currently represents over 1,750 members. For more information about JULIE, including a list of free education materials and safety tips, please visit http://www.illinois1call.com/.
Nicor Gas is one of the nation's largest gas distribution companies. Owned by Nicor, Inc. (NYSE: GAS) a holding company, Nicor Gas has provided safe, reliable and cost-effective natural gas services for 50 years. The Company serves two million customers in a service territory that encompasses most of the northern third of Illinois, excluding the city of Chicago. For more information, visit the Nicor Web site at www.nicorgas.com.
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