GOLDEN, Colo. , Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year on August 11 , 811 Day, Colorado 811 joins with partners and communities across the state to celebrate 811 Day—a reminder of the vital role the 811 "Call Before You Dig" service plays in public safety. As Colorado continues to promote safe digging, Governor Jared Polis has joined Colorado 811, the Department of Labor and Employment, and the Division of Oil and Public Safety in supporting the annual effort to keep Coloradans safe near underground infrastructure.

Launched in 2005, the 811 service provides a free and simple way for contractors and homeowners to request public underground utility markings before beginning any digging project—helping to prevent avoidable injuries, costly utility outages, and repairs. Colorad

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