April is National Safe Digging Month and with warmer weather approaching, New York State Gas & Electric (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) remind homeowners and contractors starting any projects that involve excavation or digging to have underground utilities marked to prevent damage. This is essential to protect themselves and others from injury and prevent damage to the electric lines and gas pipes that lay underground. Customers and contractors are reminded to contact Dig Safely New York by calling 811 at least two and no more than 10 full working days before the start of any excavation project. Underground utility marking requests can also be submitted online at digsafelynewyork.com.
“Whether you’re putting in a foundation or building a deck, making this simple call will help keep everyone safe,” said Al Langland, Vice President of Gas Operations at NYSEG and RG&E. “Contractors are required by law to call Dig Safely New York before digging, and we strongly encourage do-it-yourselfers to call as well.”
Dig Safely New York is free and available to receive calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
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