Overhead Line Assistance via MISS DIG 811

MISS DIG 811 offers an overhead electric line assistance program, known as e-OHA (Overhead Assistance). Any individual who feels that they cannot maintain a safe clearance from overhead power lines on their job site, and would like to communicate their concern with the local utility provider, are encouraged to submit an e-OHA ‘ticket’ free of charge.

 e-OHA will create a meeting request with local Electric Company personnel for single addresses only. The meeting times available are Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm.

 After submission, users will be contacted by a MISS DIG 811 representative to schedule a meeting date and time that is at least 72 hours, but not more than 14 days in advance.

E-OHA is available at esuite.missdig811.org

Overhead Electrical Lines Handbook

This publication has been prepared for Michigan’s excavators as a reference tool when interacting with MISS DIG 811. We recommend that you share the information in this manual with all employees involved in excavating in the field, as well as office staff responsible for creating MISS DIG 811 notices.

 Important information is included about working near overhead electric lines. We suggest that you keep this manual on hand for future reference when questions or problems arise.

 We do not have a copyright on the material in this booklet. We encourage you to copy part or all of it for employees. MISS DIG 811 provides educational information including this booklet that can be electronically downloaded at www.missdig811.org.

 (NOTE: The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.)