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 ...

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

A Free Call to 811 Will Help Keep You Safe and Avoid Expensive Repairs Averaging $3,500 OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Monday, August 11, is recognized as National 811 Day, to raise ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP)– August 11 is National 811 Safe Digging Day, an opportunity to remind people to call 811 before starting ...

In 2025, there were over 1,200 incidents in Northern and Central California where underground utility lines were damaged due to digging OAKLAND, Calif., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year during ...

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 ...

They were embarrassed. They were scared. But at least they were safe. In my 25 years as a volunteer firefighter and nearly 25 more as a natural gas worker, I’ve helped countless people in distress.

GOLDEN, Colo., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dive into spring safely with Colorado 811 as we kick off National Safe Digging Month this April! Home and property owners, professional contractors, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...