Dominion Energy Urges Customers to Stay Safe, Contact 811 Before Digging
April is National Safe Digging Month
Landscaping, irrigation and fence installations are among the projects that routinely cause damage to underground utility lines. According to the
To prevent injuries, service outages and traffic disruptions,
"National Safe Digging Month serves as a timely reminder for everyone to take advantage of this free service to protect themselves, their communities and the reliability of the power grid. Underground power lines play an important role in providing our customers the reliable energy they count on to power their homes and businesses every day," said
Call 811 or visit VA811.com to submit a request. Professional locators will mark utility lines with flags or paint at no charge. Once all utility lines have been marked, careful digging around the marks can begin.
To learn more about the importance of safe digging and 811, visit DominionEnergy.com/safety/call-before-you-dig.
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