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All About Oregon 811 Service Tariff Rates The Oregon Utility Notification Center Board of Directors approved adjustments to the Schedule 1 Service Tariff at its July 13, 2022 meeting. Paid by member utilities and underground facility operators on a per-ticket basis, the Service Tariff covers the costs of operating the call center and supporting statewide…

Oregon 811 is a proud sponsor of the Hillsboro Hops baseball team in 2021. We’ve been out this week with our 811 Trailer and 811 Corvette celebrating National 811 Day and promoting our Call Before You Dig safe message.

(PORTLAND, Ore., May 2021) — Oregon Utility Notification Center (OUNC), also known as Oregon 811, is pleased to announce that after a yearlong search, Josh Thomas has been named the notification center’s first-ever executive director. “It has been a long-awaited appointment for our agency, and we are excited to bring Josh onboard,” said Micah Brown,…

We want to remind homeowners and contractors to #call811 before any digging is done to reduce the risk of striking an underground utility line… This is essential to ensure utility services are not interrupted for community members as we continue to deal with COVID-19.

After months of delays due to COVID-19, OUNC Chairman, Micah Brown, finally had an opportunity to present Joyce Nelsen her recognition plaque.  Joyce was on the OUNC board for 8 years, holding two terms.  She held the Treasurer’s position for 6 years and her dedication will forever be appreciated.  She continues her 811 efforts supporting…

The Oregon Utility Notification Center earns Honor Roll for Fiscal Year 2020.  Read details here.

Congratulations to Frank Frenzel, who received the 2020 Morrison Award! Frank was a member of the East Linn UCC for over 25 years. During his time with ELUCC he participated in the contractor’s breakfast & dinners and volunteered at many safety days spreading the Dig Safe message. He was an advocate at the Career Day…

View PDF of Letter Utility Operators, Excavators, Locators: The Oregon Utility Notification Center (OUNC) through its contractor, One Call Concepts,continues to operate the 811 call center to support essential excavation work throughout thestate. The call center remains open and fully function. The OUNC does not expect its membersor excavators will see any change in level…