“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 ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP)– August 11 is National 811 Safe Digging Day, an opportunity to remind people to call 811 before starting any project that requires digging or excavation. Calling 811 connects ...

Calling 811 before you dig protects you, your home, and your community from dangerous and costly accidents. Utility lines like gas, electric, and water often run close to the surface, and hitting them ...

Columbia Gas of Maryland is reminding residents to contact 811 before any digging projects. According to a community announcement, April is National Safe Digging Month, which highlights the importance ...

Spring is in the air and for many of us, that means tackling outdoor projects — whether planting a new tree, installing a fence or upgrading our landscaping. But before grabbing that shovel, there’s ...

Summertime in Florida means getting outside, gardening, working in the yard, and doing home improvements (while avoiding heat waves and thunderstorms, of course). But before you grab a shovel to put ...

WILKES-BARRE — Chris Brown, UGI Utilities Vice President of Operations, on Thursday said UGI wants every dig on every project to be a safe one. “Whether it is a small project or a major one, the same ...

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?

St. Johns County is advising homeowners and contractors preparing to plant trees and install fences to call Sunshine 811 to avoid costly mistakes. According to a news release from Tyler Jarnagin, the ...

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 ...