Call 8-1-1 from anywhere in the country a few days prior to digging, and the call will be routed to local One Call Center. Tell the operator where digging will be, the type of work and affected local utilities companies.

N-1-1 numbers (pronounced "N-one-one") give simplified access to special services and 2-1-1: community services information in many parts of the country 3-1-1: government non-emergency services (especially in New York City) 4-1-1: directory assistance, usually a toll call 5-1-1: traffic/tourist information, not available in all areas 6-1-1: telephone company customer service and repair 7-1-1: relay service for people with communication difficulties. In New York State, if 7-1-1 doesn't work, use 800-421-1220. 8-1-1: "Call before you dig," underground public utility location service 9-1-1: emergency services fire911 and 411 work from most telephones in the U.S.and Canada; availability of other numbers varies by location.NON N-1-1 NUMBERS 0-1-1 followed by a country code: used for international calls 1-1-1 used for internal telephone company purposes

Offers a phone number for residents, contractors, etc to call before doing any digging, to make sure that electric and gas lines will not be affected. Central Hudson will send out a tech to paint area where lines exist.