MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP - Before working on projects that involve digging around the house, it's important to know where utility lines are. They can be hard to find as they are underground in the yard. When utility lines are damaged, services in the house, and around the neighborhood can become disconnected.

Local company, Miss Dig 811, aims to assist you with this. When planning an excavation project around the house, call Miss Dig at 800.482.7171. If you contact them 72 hours prior to excavation, they will contact local professionals to mark the approximate location of utility lines around your house.

Once contacting Miss Dig, they will ask basic questions such as your name, phone number, and address. They will also ask specific information about your excavation situation such as the nearest cross streets, and geographical location of the yard.

The service is free. For more questions about Miss Digg, visit their website at missdig.org.