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 ...

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 ...

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Monday, August 11, is recognized as National 811 Day, to raise awareness of the importance of making a free call to 811 before any digging project, large ...

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With the arrival of warmer weather months, homeowners may turn their attention to projects around the home that involve digging. Whether it is repairing a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Aug. 11 — also known as 8/11 Day — is a national reminder of something simple but powerful: Calling 811 before you dig can prevent injury, protect critical infrastructure, and save lives. Whether ...

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 ...