Call before you dig

Whether you’re building a deck, planting a tree or installing a new mailbox there is one thing you need to do first. Call 811 before you dig. Every digging job requires a call, even small projects like planting trees or shrubs. If you hit an underground utility line while digging, you can harm yourself or those around you, disrupt service to an entire neighborhood and potentially be responsible for fines and repair costs. Know what’s below … call 811 before you dig. It’s the law. Check out this website for more information.

Minot-area flood information -- restoring natural gas service

Residents who had their natural gas service shut off because of last year's flood should not attempt to turn on the gas. Please contact Montana-Dakota Utilities to restore natural gas service at 1-800-MDU-FAST (1-800-638-3278).

If you live within the city of Minot’s jurisdiction and the flood waters covered the natural gas components of your heating equipment or your natural gas water heater, they will need to be replaced. Call a licensed heating or plumbing contractor for replacement. Once the equipment has been replaced, you or your contractor will need to contact the Minot Mechanical or Plumbing Inspector at (701) 857-4102. The city inspection must be done and your water and electricity service must be on before MDU will restore natural gas service. Once these components have been met, contact MDU at 1-800-MDU-FAST (1-800-638-3278) to have your natural gas restored

If you live in Burlington or outside the city of Minot’s jurisdiction and the flood waters covered the natural gas components of your heating equipment or your natural gas water heater, they will need to be replaced. Call a licensed heating or plumbing contractor for replacement. Once the equipment has been replaced, and the electricity and water turned on, you or your contractor will need to contact MDU at 1-800-MDU-FAST (1-800-638-3278). We will then inspect your new equipment, witness the air test and restore your natural gas service.

There is no charge to have MDU restore service that was turned off because of the flood.