Digging in the yard? Call 811 before you do

SALT LAKE CITY — With the onset of spring, Rocky Mountain Power is reminding customers to protect themselves and their families by calling the Call Before You Dig line at 811 before doing any digging in the yard.The national toll-free number puts customers in touch with a locating service that alerts local underground facility owners so they can mark the approximate location of their lines with paint or flags.According to the power company, there are nearly 20 million miles of underground