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 ...

“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 ...

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?

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Oklahoma homeowners and contractors are being reminded to call 811 before starting any digging projects this summer. OKIE811, the state’s official utility locating service, says the free call can ...

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 ...

Today is August 11th or 8-11 on the calendar, making it the day to highlight the number you need to call before digging. Ben Booth is a spokesman for Iowa One Call. “Eight-one-one is the three-digit ...

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 ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - It’s been a month since a gas explosion in the heart of Wilmington made national headlines, and since then, it seems like gas-related incidents have become more frequent. The ...