Let's Celebrate 8-1-1 Day

On August 11th, National 811 Day, PGW reminds City residents and contractors to call 811 before any sized digging project, whether simply planting flowers or building a deck. Dialing 811 connects homeowners and contractors to the Pennsylvania “One Call” system, which alerts utilities to identify the location of their service or distribution lines within the scope of the proposed worksite. Calls to Pennsylvania 811 are free for homeowners and are answered 24 hours a day.

To learn more about PGW’s commitment to safety, please visit pgworks.com/safety

Dig Into These Helpful 811 Tips

Anyone planning to dig should contact 811 or visit pa1call.org to request that their local utilities come out and mark all utility lines.

Steps to take when you're ready to start a project:

• WHEN TO CALL: Call 811 a few business days before you start digging.
• BEFORE YOU CALL: You will need the address where you plan to dig, including the cross streets.
• AFTER YOU CALL: Wait a few business days to allow make sure that all local utilities have marked their lines before you begin to excavate.

Learn more about safe digging by visiting Call811.com