08/10/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/10/2022 09:06
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (August 10, 2022) - PPL Electric Utilities is marking National 811 Day - this Thursday, August 11 - by reminding customers to call 811 prior to the start of any type of digging project.
Whether installing a deck, planting shrubs or taking on another project that involves digging, always call 811 in advance to make sure it's done safely. State law requires you to make that free 811 call if you're planning to dig with power equipment to make sure you aren't digging into power lines or other utilities.
It helps ensure that a professional locator crew visits the digging area and marks with spray paint, flags or other markers, all areas where underground utilities exist, whether they be power, water, sewer or gas lines. The locating service is free for customers.
The utility marks should stay intact for the duration of the digging project. If the marks are compromised for any reason, you should make another 811 call.
"Ensuring the safety of our customers and employees is always our priority," said Doug Haupt, public safety supervisor for PPL Electric Utilities. "Our customers have a variety of reasons to dig throughout the year and it's vitally important that they call 811 as the first step to any digging project. It's free, it's convenient, it will help keep everyone safe. Plus, it's the law."
When calling 811, make sure you have the following information:
And please mark the planned excavation area with white spray paint, chalk or flags.
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