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Sempra Energy: SoCalGas, Orange County Fire Authority and the California Regional Common Ground Alliance Held Mock Natural Gas Line Digging Accident to Demonstrate Importance of Contacting 811 Before Excavation Work and Following Safe Digging Procedures

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LOS ANGELES, August 9, 2019 – To commemorate 8/11 Day (August 11), Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), The California Regional Common Ground Alliance (CARCGA) and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) held a mock utility line strike to raise awareness about the importance of contacting 811 at least two working days (not counting the day of notification) prior to the start …

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Nicor Gas recognizes 811 Day and safe digging practices

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Nicor Gas promotes safe-digging practices year-round, and to celebrate 811 Day (recognized nationally on Aug. 11) is partnering with JULIE, Illinois’ one-call center, to remind residents to call 811 or click before you dig. Whether a professional excavator or weekend warrior, state law requires a call to 811 before starting any outdoor digging project. As …

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Sunday is National Safe Digging Day

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If you plan to do landscaping that involves digging this weekend you should have called 811 earlier this week to have your yard marked for underground utilities…read more

Southwest Gas Warns About the Dangers Below in time for National 811 Day

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August 11th is national 811 Day and Southwest Gas wants to warn customers of the dangers associated with digging into a utility line and encourage customers to know what’s below – call 811 before you dig. Most people are unaware that natural gas, electricity, communications, water and other types of utility lines that communities rely …

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National Fuel reminds customers to ‘Call Before You Dig’

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In recognition of 811 Day on Aug. 11, National Fuel reminds homeowners and professional contractors to “Call Before You Dig.” Before starting any excavation projects, call 811 – a toll-free national phone number – or visit www.digsafelynewyork.com to enter a single address ticket request. New York state law requires residents and contractors to do this at least …

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TPAA asks public to pledge to call 8-1-1 before digging

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With August 11 almost here, Texas Pipeline Awareness Alliance (TPAA) hopes this date on the calendar, 8/11, will serve as a natural reminder for residents to call 811 prior to any digging project to have underground utility lines marked. This comes on the heels of a recent report, which determined an underground utility line is …

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Residents should call 811 before digging to prevent property damage, injuries

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Sunday’s date of Aug. 11 is a reminder for everyone to call the national “Call Before You Dig” number – 811 – prior to any digging project. One free call to 811 before digging can prevent injuries, property damage, service disruption and possible costly fines for damaged infrastructure…read more

SCC reminds everyone to contact Virginia 811 before you dig

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August 11th is the recognized day in Virginia to remind everyone the importance of always contacting Virginia 811 before you dig. Help keep Virginia’s underground utility infrastructure damage free and our communities, business districts, and environment safe by taking this important first step…read more

Utility Companies urge customers to mark underground lines for National Safe Digging Day

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LOUISVILLE, KY — Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company are urging customers to have underground lines marked by Kentucky 811 before National Safe Digging Day. The national safe day to dig is Sunday, Aug. 11. LG&E and KU says Kentucky 811 is a free statewide computer-operated system that links excavators and underground …

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Automated gas meters installed in Emporia as Kansas Gas celebrates 811 Day

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Back in February, Kansas Gas Service announced a plan to install new meters in Emporia. That process is now completed, according to Communications Director Dawn Tripp. Kansas Gas decided to install electronic meters as a way to increase efficiency and customer service by reducing the need for meter readers to stop by each customer’s property …

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Day: August 12, 2019