How to Join MISS DIG - MEC - Midwest Energy & Communications

Did you know that as a farmer, you can join the MISS DIG program for free and get notified whenever someone plans to excavate near your underground equipment?

MISS DIG will mark any of your underground infrastructure that runs beneath roads and public land (such as irrigation systems).

If work is set to occur near your privately owned property, MISS DIG will also notify both you and the person digging. You are not required to mark any facilities on your private property, but we highly recommend doing so. This will make your equipment as visible as possible, further protecting it from potential damage.

How to Join

To begin the signup process:

1. Go to resources.missdig811.org.
2. Click New Member Paperwork.
3. Under Membership Set-Up Forms, select MISS DIG 811 Facility Owner/ Operator Membership.
4. Fill out the resulting form. If you are on a desktop computer, you can click on each question and type your answer. Otherwise, you can print the form and fill it out by hand.
5. Complete the checklist at the bottom of the form, then use the information provided to submit your documentation to MISS DIG.

If you have questions or would like more information about MISS DIG, you can contact them using the information below. MEC cannot answer questions about MISS DIG’s membership or the application process.

• Phone: 800.482.7161
• Email: membersupport@missdig811.org

Non-Farmers

Other organizations can join MISS DIG too! Visit missdig811.org/members/become-a-member.html for more information.

A Friendly Reminder

Before beginning a digging project, calling MISS DIG for free at 8-1-1 can drastically reduce the chance that someone will damage a utility line.

Damage doesn’t just mean a potential interruption in service—it can also result in hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars in repair fees for the person responsible. Gas or electric lines also lurk underground, and coming into contact with one of these can result in serious injury or even death.