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On 8/11 and Beyond, Call 8-1-1 Before You Dig
Robin Rorick
Posted August 11, 2021
On Aug. 11 – National 811 Day – API is reminding Americans to call 8-1-1 before they dig.
The federally mandated call-before-you-dig number is available to Americans in every state. Expert-level professional contractors and DIY homeowners alike should use it to learn where utilities are located before breaking ground on home improvement or other construction projects.
The natural gas and oil industry is committed to improving the safety and security of America’s extensive infrastructure network. By promoting consensus-based standards, performance reporting guidelines and public awareness campaigns, we can accelerate progress toward a zero-incident future together.
Make Safety the Foundation of Your Home Improvement Project
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Sam Winstel
Posted August 11, 2020
On National 811 Day, we’re reminding DIYers to dial before you dig!
After several months of coronavirus-imposed quarantine, Americans are mastering the art of stay-at-home. With all those extra hours of downtime, people confined to their houses and apartments are cooking, crafting, exercising and, apparently, remodeling.
This spring, sales surged for home improvement equipment and materials at retailers like Lowe’s and Home Depot, and recent polling from Bank of America shows that more than 70% of Americans have decided to tackle a DIY renovation project during the pandemic.
Your Yard Needs Work? First, Call 8-1-1
Sam Winstel
Posted August 9, 2019
Do you know what’s below? If not, dial before you dig.
This Sunday, August 11th is National 8-1-1 Day, a date promoting the awareness of buried pipelines and utilities as you break ground on projects around your home. Careful consideration – and one quick call – can go a long way toward keeping you and your property safe.
Safe Digging Month: Call 8-1-1 First
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Kate Lowery
Posted April 15, 2019
Every 6 minutes, an underground utility line is damaged because someone dug without first calling 811 – the number you can call for free, from anywhere in the country, to verify that it’s safe to dig.
The goal is to keep everyone safe by ensuring that there are no below-ground utility lines that could be unintentionally damaged.
April is Safe Digging Month, an annual campaign to remind homeowners and contractors to call 811 before starting a home project that involves digging.
Know What’s Below – Call 8-1-1 Before You Dig
Jessica Lutz
Posted August 3, 2018
Did you know that we’re a week away from National 8-1-1 Day? It might not sound as exciting as National Donut Day, or the recent National Emoji Day (really!), but it might just save you from a huge hassle and keep you safe the next time you plant trees or shrubs.
The ‘811 Promise’ – Call Before You Dig
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Mark Green
Posted October 8, 2012
Before You Dig: 811
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Mark Green
Posted April 2, 2012
Call 811 Before You Dig
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Jane Van Ryan
Posted April 4, 2011
Call 811 for Safety
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Jane Van Ryan
Posted August 11, 2010
Energy Tomorrow Radio: Episode 95 - Pipelines: Safely Supplying Energy
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Jane Van Ryan
Posted December 1, 2009