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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Today serves as a natural reminder for residents to call 811 prior to any digging project to have underground utility lines marked. Every few minutes an underground utility ...

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY — It’s that time of the year where everyone is planning that last summer project. If it involves putting a shovel into the ground, you’re going to want to do your homework first.

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 ...

A regional gas company is reminding homeowners to call before you dig. Pennsylvania state law requires residents to call 811 at least three — and no more than 10 — business days before starting any ...

Contractors, residents, developers and anyone planning to excavate are reminded to first call 811, the toll-free Dig Safely hotline, so that utility lines and other underground facilities are properly ...