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hea ache. <br /> o Be ure you know the location of all power lines both overhead and <br /> and rground. Most people can see overhead power lines that cross their <br /> pro erty and take care to plant appropriate trees and shrubs under <br /> the However, in addition to water lines, many subdivisions now bury <br /> cab e, gas, power, and telephone lines. Since some of these lines are <br /> <br /> i <br /> pla ed as shallow as one foot below the surface, it is easy to <br /> acc'dentally dig into and break a ine. Not only can you be seriously <br /> inj red if you strike a power or gas line, but most utilities will hold <br /> <br /> ~ you responsible and liable for any damage to an underground line. So, <br /> <br /> I <br /> bef re planting large trees and shrubs or installing a new irrigation <br /> <br /> i sys em, call the "One Call" utility locate system at 1-800-332-2344. <br /> You will need to call at least 48 hours (Monday through Friday) before <br /> dig ing. Representatives from the local utilities will come out and <br /> loc to their underground lines for you free of charge. <br /> You can c 11 the following numbers for more information about vegetation <br /> ?•egulatio s: <br /> City of Eugene, Vegetation Control, 683-6821 <br /> City of Springfield, Planning Department, 726-3759 <br /> Lane County, Nuisance Vegetation Compliance Office, 687-4031. <br /> <br /> i <br /> <br /> i <br /> <br /> i <br /> <br />