A Free Call to 811 Will Help Keep You Safe and Avoid Expensive Repairs Averaging $3,500

OAKLAND, Calif. , Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Monday, August 11 , is recognized as National 811 Day, to raise awareness of the importance of making a free call to 811 before any digging project, large or small. Whether you are a property owner or a contractor, calling 811 will help ensure that projects involving digging can be done safely while avoiding expensive repairs due to damaged underground utility lines.

Underground utility lines can be shallow, sometimes only a few inches below the surface, so it is important to call 811 before any project that involves digging, including building or replacing a fence, planting or landscaping, and beginning construction work.

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