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 ...

“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 ...

Duke Energy is reminding customers to call before they dig this National Safe Digging Month. The company emphasizes the importance of calling 811 before starting any digging projects. This simple step ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Whether you’re making plans for a new fence or adding trees to your yard this spring, you need to take certain precautions before breaking ground. Tuesday kicked off Safe Digging ...

811 is the national call-before-you-dig phone number. Anyone who plans to dig (i.e., homeowners, neighbors, landscapers, contractors, farmers/ranchers, utility companies, etc.), please call 811 or ...

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?

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 ...

SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - August 11th marks 8/11 on the calendar, meaning it’s a great day to remember an important rule - to call the number 811 before you dig. Gas companies across Texoma are taking ...

WEST MIFFLIN, Pa., Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania 811 is using the 8 - 1 - 1 calendar date as a timely reminder to residents: Always contact 811 before starting any digging project to have ...

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 ...