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The importance of contacting 811 before you dig. Calling 811 before you dig protects you, your home, and your community from dangerous and costly accidents. Utility lines like gas, electric, and water ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (XCEL ENERGY PRESS RELEASE) - Xcel Energy is advising customers who are eager to start their spring planting or landscaping to always call 8-1-1 to have underground utility lines ...

WILLIAMSVILLE — In observance of National Safe Digging Month, National Fuel reminds homeowners and professional contractors to “Call Before You Dig.” Before starting any construction, landscaping, ...

On 8-11 and every other day, a quick call to 811 can prevent serious harm to people and property A recent survey from the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) found that nearly half (46%) of Americans plan to ...

811 is the national phone number designated by the Federal Communications Commission that connects professionals and homeowners who plan to dig with their local one-call center. HOW DOES 811 WORK?

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – August 11 is National Safe Digging Day, and Eversource is reminding everyone about the consequences if you don’t think before you dig. Before you install an inground pool or ...

“I’ve dug here before … I’m sure it’s OK.” Before you put a shovel in the ground or fire up that backhoe, you must get an underground utility locate for every digging project. As spring turns into ...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — As spring fever hits and Arkansans eagerly plan their outdoor projects, Entergy Arkansas is reminding everyone to prioritize safety by contacting Arkansas 811 before digging. Adam ...

Their weekend yard project turned into an emergency, and it could have been avoided with a five-minute phone call. During a hot summer afternoon, the homeowner was replacing their aged fence. They ...

Duke Energy is urging everyone to call 811 before digging ahead of National Safe Digging Day. Monday is National Safe Digging Day, also known as 811 Day. 811 Day is an annual initiative led by the U.S ...

If you have a lot of digging to do in your garden, it’s important to have your utilities located before starting work, even if you are planting perennials with a shovel. Planting with a hand trowel ...