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National Safe Digging Day Reminder: Call 811 to Avoid Utility Damage
Nicor Gas said a free 811 call helps homeowners and contractors avoid hitting buried lines, which can cause outages, fires and costly repairs.
- On Tuesday, August 11, 2026—National 811 Day—Nicor Gas urged Northern Illinois residents to prioritize safety by contacting 811 before digging, while Governor JB Pritzker proclaimed the date as 811 Day in Illinois.
- Beneath nearly every yard lie utility lines providing essential services; yet millions of Americans begin digging projects annually without contacting 811 first, risking service interruptions and personal injury.
- Homeowners and contractors must contact 811 or visit illinois1call.com at least three business days before starting any excavation to ensure professional locators mark underground utility lines with color-coded paint or flags.
- The Illinois Commerce Commission enforces the Illinois Utilities Facilities Damage Prevention Act, which mandates utility line marking; Chairman Doug Scott noted the service is 'incredibly affective in excavation safety and damage prevention.'
- If a utility line is damaged or a natural gas leak is suspected, residents must stop work immediately, then contact 911 and the Nicor Gas emergency line; never attempt to repair damage yourself.
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AUG. 11 (8/11) REMINDS PENNSYLVANIA TO CONTACT 811 BEFORE DIGGING TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR COMMUNITY
/PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania 811 is using the 8-1-1 calendar date as a timely reminder to residents: Always contact 811 before starting any digging project to...
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