811 Call before you DIG

Reminding your members and community that 811 should be contacted any time of year, even for small outdoor DIY projects like planting shrubs and flowers or installing fences and mailboxes, helps build long-term awareness and promote safer habits. No matter the season or weather, contacting 811 before any digging project is essential to prevent utility damage and ensure public safety.

Buried utilities are hit every few minutes in the U.S., and striking a single utility line can result in service disruptions, costly repairs, severe injury and even death. When the weather gets warmer and homeowners and contractors have summer projects underway, damages to underground utilities peak.

Before starting any digging projects, no matter how large or small, it is important to call 811 or submit a request for this free public service at Arkansas811.com -- every dig, every time. More safe digging information can be found at blackhillsenergy.com/811.