Duke Energy, Piedmont highlight 811 safety during digging season

Duke Energy, Piedmont highlight 811 safety during digging season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WWAY) — Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas are urging residents to call 811 before starting any digging projects as part of National Safe Digging Month in April. The companies said calling 811 before digging helps prevent damage to underground utility lines and reduces the risk of injury. “Underground utility lines can be present even just a few inches below the surface,” said Emily Henson, senior vice president and president …

Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas promote safe digging practices for April | Fox Wilmington WSFX-TV

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WECT) – Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas are observing National Safe Digging Month in April by encouraging customers to call 811 before beginning any digging projects. The national 811 system allows anyone planning to dig to make a free call to have underground utility lines marked. Duke Energy officials said in a release that the free system helps protect underground utility infrastructure, customers and professional excava…

Atmos Energy Reminds Communities to Plan Ahead, Prioritize Safety During National Safe Digging Month

GARLAND, Texas – April 2, 2026 – With spring weather comes the opportunity to tackle outdoor projects around the yard, but digging before locating underground utility lines can lead to serious injuries, service outages and expensive repairs. National Safe Digging Month begins today and continues throughout the month of April as an opportunity for Atmos Energy […]