811 Day is observed each year on August 11 to remind homeowners, contractors, and any professional excavator to keep communities safe by calling 811 before any digging project. Digging without knowing the approximate location of underground utilities can result in disruptions to critical services, serious injuries, and costly repairs to underground utility lines. It is simple and easy to make a free request online or over the phone before digging to help communities maintain essential utility services, promote safety, and reduce the likelihood of accidentally digging into buried utility lines.
Homeowners are further encouraged to take a few precautionary measures when planning any digging project. If work is scheduled for an upcoming weekend, make a free 811 request on Monday or Tuesday – providing ample time for the approximate location of lines to be marked; Confirm that all lines have been marked; Consider moving the location of your project if it is near utility line markings; If a contractor has been hired, confirm that the contractor has contacted 811. Don't allow work to begin if the lines are not marked; Please visit 811beforeyoudig.com for complete information.
