Morningstar

Planning an Outdoor Digging Project this Spring? Call 811 Before You Dig to Avoid Repair Costs Averaging $3,500

In 2025, there were over 1,200 incidents in Northern and Central California where underground utility lines were damaged due to digging OAKLAND, Calif., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year during ...
For Construction Pros

Before You Start Digging This Spring, Call 811

Common Ground Alliance is urging contractors to contact 811 before digging, as new survey data shows widespread risk heading into peak project season. Nearly three-quarters of U.S. homeowners plan ...
Morningstar

Survey: More Than 60 Million American Homeowners Plan to Dig This Spring — Here's How to Stay Safe Before Breaking Ground

WEST MIFFLIN, Pa., March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring digging season is here, and it's a busy one. In observance of April as National Safe Digging Month, Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc dba ...
Tallahassee Democrat

Dig into spring, not underground lines | Opinion

Spring home projects in Tallahassee increase the risk of damaging underground utility lines. Damaging underground lines can lead to costly repairs, service outages, and serious injuries. By law, you ...
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Xcel Energy: Before you dig into spring landscaping projects, call 8-1-1

AMARILLO, Texas (XCEL ENERGY) - Xcel Energy is advising customers who are eager to start their spring planting or landscaping to always call 8-1-1 to have underground utility lines marked free of ...