E-911 Signage Instructions

Iowa Law requires that any person, homeowner, professional, public or private entity, planning to engage in any form of excavation within the state of Iowa, must notify the Iowa One Call notification system at 1-800-292-8989 or 811 at least 48 hours prior to excavating. The Iowa One Call notification system is a free call and a free service to all persons planning an excavation. Please note that the required 48 hours advance notice does not include weekends or holidays.

Things you will need before calling Iowa One Call:

• Iowa One Call will need your township, approximate location and/or parcel number.
• Use flag to mark location of post installation for Iowa One Call.

Installation of Post

• The 6-foot post provided is to be installed at least 2 feet below ground surface, leaving 4 feet above ground.
• Install on the right side of drive or access point to property.
• Install out of the Right-of- way.

Sign Installation

• Using the provided bolts and washers attach the E-911 sign to the installed post.

Any questions regarding these instructions please contact Sac County 911 Coordinator at 712-662-7127.

Printable Instructions