What: Every six minutes an underground utility is damaged because someone didn’t call 811.
August 11 serves as a convenient reminder to always call 811 prior to any digging project to have utility lines located and marked.
Several underground utility stakeholders have joined forces to host an 811 Day Block Party in Carmel, Indiana to provide valuable information about 811 and pipeline safety.
This free event is open to the public and includes interactive and educational activities, free prizes and other giveaways as well as dessert and refreshments.
When: Thursday, August 11, 2016 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: 221 W. Main St., Carmel, IN (Next to the Monon Trail)
Why: There are millions of miles of buried utilities beneath the surface of the earth that are vital to everyday living like water, electricity and natural gas.
811 is the federally designated call before you dig number that helps homeowners and professionals avoid damaging these vital utilities.
Visit Indiana811.org for more information about 811 and safe digging practices.
Who: Sponsored by the following companies: USIC, Vectren, Marathon Pipeline, IURC, IN811, Tallgrass, Miller Pipeline, SAMCO, Carmel Utilities, IPL, JDH, Badger Daylighting Corp, Citizens
Several underground utility stakeholders have joined forces to host an 811 Day Block Party in Carmel, Indiana to provide valuable information about 811 and pipeline safety.
This free event is open to the public and includes interactive and educational activities, free prizes and other giveaways as well as dessert and refreshments.
When: Thursday, August 11, 2016 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: 221 W. Main St., Carmel, IN (Next to the Monon Trail)
Why: There are millions of miles of buried utilities beneath the surface of the earth that are vital to everyday living like water, electricity and natural gas.
811 is the federally designated call before you dig number that helps homeowners and professionals avoid damaging these vital utilities.
Visit Indiana811.org for more information about 811 and safe digging practices.
Who: Sponsored by the following companies: USIC, Vectren, Marathon Pipeline, IURC, IN811, Tallgrass, Miller Pipeline, SAMCO, Carmel Utilities, IPL, JDH, Badger Daylighting Corp, Citizens