Spring is in the air, and for many of us, that means tackling outdoor projects—whether you’re planting a new tree, installing a fence, or upgrading your landscaping. But before you grab that shovel, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP)– August 11 is National 811 Safe Digging Day, an opportunity to remind people to call 811 before starting ...

Calling 811 before you dig protects you, your home, and your community from dangerous and costly accidents. Utility lines like gas, electric, and water often run close to the surface, and hitting them ...

A Free Call to 811 Will Help Keep You Safe and Avoid Expensive Repairs Averaging $3,500 OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Monday, August 11, is recognized as National 811 Day, to raise ...

In 2025, there were over 1,200 incidents in Northern and Central California where underground utility lines were damaged due to digging OAKLAND, Calif., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year during ...

They were embarrassed. They were scared. But at least they were safe. In my 25 years as a volunteer firefighter and nearly 25 more as a natural gas worker, I’ve helped countless people in distress.

“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 ...

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 ...

Spring is in the air and for many of us, that means tackling outdoor projects — whether planting a new tree, installing a fence or upgrading our landscaping. But before grabbing that shovel, there’s ...

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 ...