What Is The Mississippi One-Call System, Inc. Call  Center?

The Mississippi One-Call System, (MOCS), is a computerized information center located in Jackson which establishes a statewide communications link between those who dig (excavators) and those who own and operate underground facilities (operators) in Mississippi. The information center is funded by a non-profit Mississippi corporation, Mississippi One-Call System, Inc., (MOCS, Inc.). Members of MOCS, Inc. are operators engaged in the communications, Gas Transmission, Gas Distribution, Electric Power, Products/Pipeline, Municipal Gas/Water/Sewer, cable TV, and other industries. Most operators of these underground facilities are or will soon become members of MOCS, Inc. A list of the member operators may be obtained by contacting the Mississippi One-Call System.

What Does It Do?
The excavator should call the MOCS two working days prior to beginning excavation (to satisfy Mississippi law):

1. MOCS will determine from the excavator the location of the excavation.
2. MOCS will notify all MOCS, Inc. members with underground facilities in the area where the excavation is to take place.
3. Members will either mark their facilities in the area of excavation or inform the excavator they have no facilities in the area of excavation.

All messages to and from the MOCS are recorded and maintained for a minimum of 48 months. This is done for the protection of both excavators and operators.

Who Benefits From The Mississippi One-Call System?
Operators, excavators and the general public. Everyone benefits from the elimination of damages. It reduces the chance of injury or death, destruction of public and private property and loss or interruption of services vital to public health and safety.

Why Is It Necessary?
It is the most efficient and cost effective method of establishing communication between operators and excavators.

How Much Does It Cost?
MOCS is free to excavators. Underground facility operators pay a membership fee which supports the computerized information center. The cost of membership will be offset by the reduction in cost of repairs of damaged facilities.

For Membership Information Please Call:
Mississippi One-Call System, Inc. Sam Johnson or Fred Johnson in Jackson at 1-601-362-4322.