Call Before You Dig: Safety Starts with 811
A message from Bay Area Chamber of Commerce President Tracy Pierce of NW Natural

With warm summer weather continuing, yard and garden projects are happening throughout the Pacific Northwest! NW Natural wants to keep everyone safe by reminding them to call 811 before they dig.

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National 811 Day is an annual safety event meant to share the importance of calling 811 before digging at home and on job sites.

For projects that involve digging, it is important to know where underground lines for natural gas, water and other utilities are located. Fortunately, NW Natural and other utilities offer a free “Call Before You Dig” service to help avoid striking lines and provide peace of mind before starting a project. Anyone can use the line—just call 811 at least two business days before digging. Locating utility lines is free and it’s the law. You can also visit Oregon811.com or digsafewa.com.

We are also encouraging customers to download the NW Natural Safety App, which allows users to add their own safety phone numbers, tap to report a rotten egg odor, or call 811 before digging. The app is free and available to anyone.

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Our crews respond to nearly 500 dig-ins or gas line damages each year in our service territories. We want to lower that number—and would love to partner with you in that effort.

Reminder: Homeowners using small hand tools for gardening or planting items less than 12 inches deep on their own property can do so without requesting a locate.

NW Natural provides natural gas service to approximately two million people in more than 140 communities across Oregon and Southwest Washington, with one of the most modern pipeline systems in the nation. Our customers depend on us to deliver the essential services they need to heat their homes, cook their meals, and keep their businesses running. Learn more at nwnatural.com/safety/home-safety.

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