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 ...

“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 ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (XCEL ENERGY PRESS RELEASE) - Xcel Energy is advising customers who are eager to start their spring planting or landscaping to always call 8-1-1 to have underground utility lines ...

April is National Safe Digging Month, and Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas are recognizing the importance of calling 811 before starting any digging projects. This simple step helps protect the ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas are asking the public to call 811 before starting any digging projects as part of National Safe Digging Month. The national 811 ‘Call ...

ILLINOIS (WIFR) - April is Safe Digging Month and Nicor Gas reminds customers to call 811 to ensure no underground utility lines are in the way of digging projects. Homeowners and professional ...

Columbia Gas of Maryland is reminding residents to contact 811 before any digging projects. According to a community announcement, April is National Safe Digging Month, which highlights the importance ...

DURHAM — Gas lines struck while excavating has proven to be an ongoing problem in Butte County, occasionally causing strain on both fire departments and PG&E. PG&E and Cal Fire-Butte County teamed up ...

Warmer temperatures have finally arrived, and before springing into outdoor home projects, Nicor Gas is reminding customers and communities to “call before you dig” in observance of Safe Digging Month ...

“We’ve dug here before; do I really need to call 811?” During my career as a natural gas worker, I’ve heard every explanation for not calling 811 before digging. Sometimes it’s a construction crew ...