Are you planting a tree, constructing a fence or a deck, installing a children’s play set or digging for any other reason? Indiana’s “Call Before You Dig” law (IC 8-1-26) requires everyone that digs to contact Indiana 811 at least two full working days before starting their project. It is a free statewide system, designed to save time, money, costly lawsuits, and dramatically reduce accidental dig-ins. Call 811 or (812) 382-5544 to submit a locate request 24 hours a day; 7 days a week. Know what’s below and call before you dig!
Emergency phone numbers:
- Monroe County Sheriff’s Department – For Emergencies, call 911. Non-Emergencies, call (812) 349-2780.
- Animal Control Assistance – (812) 349-3492.
- Monroe County Animal Shelter – (812) 349-3492.
Other useful homeowner’s resources:
- Duke Energy – website: https://www.duke-energy.com/home To report a power outage, call 1-800-343-3525.
- City of Bloomington Utilities – website: https://bloomington.in.gov/utilities To contact the utility company, call (812) 349-3930 or email at utilities.cs@bloomington.in.gov.
- Comcast Service Center – (800) 934-6489.
- Smithville Telephone Company – website: https://www.smithville.com/ Customer service & support: (812) 876-2211. For 24/7 Technical support, call (800) 742-4084.
- Utilities District of Western Indiana (REMC) – website: http://www.udwiremc.com/ or call 1-800-489-7362.
- Trash removal & recycling services:
- Monster trash – (812) 334-1111
- Republic waste & recycling service – (866) 760-2182 (there is a special $13/month rate if you mention you are in Fieldstone)- recycling is an extra charge.