22-04-2025
Prevent accidents and fines: Call 811 for safe digging
(KSNF & KODE) — Three simple numbers are what officials with Spire want residents to keep in mind right now. 811 is the number to call if you're planning to dig on or around your property.
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This month is National Safe Digging Month, and one call can help prevent accidents involving utility infrastructure. Accidents that can result in a hit to your wallet—be it fines or property damages. It's also about keeping homeowners safe.
You put a shovel in the ground, maybe you put it in the electric line, maybe you put it in the gas line. Gas leaks then and then it has-maybe it ignites somewhere, and that's a big risk. And that's what we never want to happen…listen, any time you put a shovel in the ground you need to call 811 and get locates for your property,' said Mike Fornelli, Spire Regional Mgr. – SW territory.
Mike Fornelli says this is something folks need to remember throughout the are advised to call 811 a few days before they plan to start a project.
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