It’s easy to get excited about a weekend project—planting a tree, putting in a new fence or finally building that backyard patio. But before you grab a shovel, there’s one important step you can’t ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Officials have designated Monday, August 11, as Louisiana 811 Day in an effort to remind people to call ahead of time before digging. According to Louisiana 811, you should ...

April is National Safe Digging Month, so the Common Ground Alliance is sharing important tips for those considering performing any digging on their property. Calling 811 to get utility lines marked is ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As the weather warms up, many people are eager to get started on their home improvement and gardening projects. Before the first shovel goes in the ground, be sure to contact 811 or ...

Aug. 11 is 811 Day — a national reminder that before you grab a shovel to plant a tree, install a fence or break ground on a new yard project, there’s one simple and crucial step that can prevent ...

But did you know every 9 minutes an underground utility line is damaged? And when you start digging without knowing where utility lines are you and your neighbors are now sitting in the dark. That's ...

Imagine you live on a property that has a gravel driveway. You have gotten to the point that you can afford and would prefer concrete. This requires some digging, but you elect to not call 811. While ...

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 ...

Summertime in Florida means getting outside, gardening, working in the yard, and doing home improvements (while avoiding heat waves and thunderstorms, of course). But before you grab a shovel to put ...

Did you know it is Virginia law for homeowners and businesses to contact utility location services or 811 before digging projects?