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 ...

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 ...

Always dial 811 before starting any project that involves digging, including: Planting trees or shrubs Installing a mailbox Putting up a fence or sign Building a deck, patio, or carport Digging a ...

“I’ve dug here before … I’m sure it’s OK.” Before you put a shovel in the ground or fire up that backhoe, you must get an underground utility locate for every digging project. As spring turns into ...

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 ...

PLAINFIELD, Ind., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Safe Digging Day (also known as 811 Day) is observed Aug. 11, and Duke Energy is reminding professional excavators and do-it-yourselfers of the ...

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 ...