Contacting 811 before digging helps prevent injuries, property damage, utility service disruptions, costly repairs
National 811 Day is Aug. 11, an annual reminder about the importance of safe digging.
Courtesy Southwest Gas
National 811 Day is Aug. 11, an annual reminder from Southwest Gas about the importance of safe digging.
Whether planting a tree, installing a fence, upgrading irrigation, or completing another outdoor improvement project, contacting 811 before digging helps prevent injuries, property damage, utility service disruptions, and costly repairs.
Residents and contractors should call 811 or submit a request online at Call811.com at least two working days before starting any excavation project. Utility-owned underground lines will be located and marked at no cost.
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Before digging in Peoria, contact 811
Contacting 811 before digging helps prevent injuries, property damage, utility service disruptions, costly repairs
Courtesy Southwest Gas
National 811 Day is Aug. 11, an annual reminder about the importance of safe digging.
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National 811 Day is Aug. 11, an annual reminder from Southwest Gas about the importance of safe digging.
Whether planting a tree, installing a fence, upgrading irrigation, or completing another outdoor improvement project, contacting 811 before digging helps prevent injuries, property damage, utility service disruptions, and costly repairs.
Residents and contractors should call 811 or submit a request online at Call811.com at least two working days before starting any excavation project. Utility-owned underground lines will be located and marked at no cost.
Taking a few minutes to contact 811 before digging helps keep neighborhoods safe, protects critical infrastructure, and can prevent unnecessary project delays.
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