Spring is in the air and for many of us, that means tackling outdoor projects — whether planting a new tree, installing a fence or upgrading our landscaping. But before grabbing that shovel, there’s ...

“Dig Safe, it’s smart, it’s free and it’s the law.” Many will recognize those words spoken by Roger Cook, the late, beloved landscaper from PBS’ “This Old House,” extolling the virtues of a free ...

MIDLAND With the arrival of spring, warmer temperatures offer ideal conditions to revitalize your home landscaping or plant your first personal herb garden. Before grabbing that shovel, however, Atmos ...

The importance of contacting 811 before you dig. Calling 811 before you dig protects you, your home, and your community from dangerous and costly accidents. Utility lines like gas, electric, and water ...

New Michigan data underscores the importance of safe excavation and the risks of digging without a dig ticket. LANSING, Mich., March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As spring landscaping and construction ...

New mobile unit delivers hands-on 811 safety education to children at schools and community events across Virginia. The ...

LAFAYETTE, La — Aug. 11 is National 811 Day. "8-1-1—That's what you call prior to doing any excavation or demolition in the state of Louisiana," said Billy Forest, the damage prevention coordinator ...