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Orange Utility Flags and Paint in Orange County: What Do They Actually Mean?
If you live or work in Orange County, you have probably seen small orange flags in the parkway or bright painted lines across sidewalks and driveways that appear overnight. Then a few days later, a contractor arrives with a drill, trenching machine, or backhoe, and starts cutting right along those markings. Those flags and lines are not random graffiti. They are part of a very deliberate process called utility locating, and understanding what you are looking at can save
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