Press release
April is National Safe Digging Month and staying away from underground utility lines is as easy as 8–1–1.
That is the underground utility locating service number to call before putting a shovel into the ground. Installing a mailbox, building a deck, planting a tree and laying a patio are all examples of digging projects where a call to 8-1-1 should be one of the first steps to take.
Calling 8-1-1 before digging will prevent damage to underground electric and gas lines and keep people safe.
