Home owners and contractors are reminded to call 811 at least two days before digging
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I bet these guys called before they dug. Learn from them!
#Call811 - that's it. |
This week would really, really be the wrong week to dig into an underground utility line. OK, any day is bad, but this week would be exceptionally bad. Thursday is Aug. 11 – or 8/11. Sounds a bit like “811,” right? And of course you know you can call 811 for free two days before you plan to dig to locate underground utilities. Play it safe and call before you dig. It’s the law.
To help get the word out, Avista is partnering with local Home Depot stores on Thursday, Aug. 11, to raise awareness for 811, the one-call number for locating underground utilities. It’s the perfect day to remind homeowners and contractors to call 811 at least two days before digging. All are welcome to join Avista at Home Depot stores in Spokane, Spokane Valley and Phoenix, Ore.
Avista employees will be staffing booths where customers can learn more about the free 811 service and why it’s important to call before you dig. Customers can also enter to win a $25 Avista Housewarming Gift Certificate or other promotional items.
Striking underground utilities is dangerous and can be costly. In 2010 Avista’s underground natural gas and electric lines were hit by third-parties 480 times. Calling 811 at least two working days before excavating or digging begins allows sufficient time for a professional to mark the location of any buried wires, cables or natural gas pipes.
Event Information
Who: Avista Utilities & Home Depot
What: 811 Call Before You Dig Awareness Events
Where: Home Depot Stores
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North Spokane
9116 N. Newport Hwy
10-2 p.m. |
Spokane Valley
5617 E. Sprague Ave.
10-2 p.m. |
Phoenix, Ore.
3345 N Phoenix Rd.
10-4 p.m. |