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811 Day: A reminder to call before you dig

Before homeowners or contractors dig in the yard or on a job site, they’ve got to call 811 to have underground utilities marked. Projects like pool or fencing installations, landscaping, and tree removals all require digging that could hit or damage underground utilities. We want to help keep people, our communities, and our utilities safe by explaining who is responsible for using 811, how it works, and how to use the free service. August 11, or 811 Day, is a great day to remind Floridians about calling 811 before beginning digging projects.

Please help Peoples Gas keep people, our communities and our utilities safe. A damaged utility line can leave you and/or your neighbors without hot water, internet or cable services…sometimes for hours. Larger damages can shut down highways, businesses, or even prevent hospitals from serving hot meals or performing scheduled surgeries