August 11 is designated as National 811 Day and residents are reminded to work safely and “Call Before You Dig” when planning home or business construction projects. This simple practice will help keep individuals safe and prevent damage to underground facilities.
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Key Takeaways:
- August 11 is National 811 Day and residents are reminded to work safely and “Call Before You Dig” when planning home or business construction projects.
- Pennsylvania law requires excavators to call 811 prior to using power equipment for digging projects.
- All individuals doing excavation work must call 811 at least three business days before starting a digging project in order to have underground utilities marked.
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Contacts:
Joseph Swope
JSwope@ugi.com
Source: UGI Utilities
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