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Let’s normalize telling our besties: 811 is for everyone. Whether you’re planting, building, installing, or repairing, if you’re digging, you MUST contact 811 first to have underground utilities marked. It’s a simple step that helps prevent outages, injuries, and damage.

True or False: You only need to contact 811 for large scale excavation. Drop your answer in the comments!

Safe digging tip: file your locate request online! It’s often the quickest way to: - Enter jobsite details clearly - Upload notes or instructions - Track ticket status - Keep a record for your project file Then: wait for marks and dig responsibly.

Spring is one of the busiest digging seasons. Contact 811 before planting trees, shrubs, posts, edging, irrigation, or drainage.

Happy first day of spring! If you're in the mood to do some "spring cleaning" in your backyard, be sure to get your underground utilities located before you do any digging.

Contacting 811 helps protect underground utilities but damage prevention is a shared responsibility between: - Excavators - Locators - Utilities - One call centers and regulators Each role supports the next. When everyone does their part, underground utilities are protected.

Every excavation project carries the risk of hitting buried utilities, which can lead to outages, costly repairs, and serious injuries. The good news? You don't need to rely on luck; contact 811 to have your underground utility lines marked before starting any digging project.

GSOC has launched a Spanish Resources page in our Resource Center. This includes a growing library of downloadable materials, and each is listed with both English and Spanish titles for easy reference. Check it out today! gopherstateonecall.org/spanish-resour…

Q: Do I need to contact 811 if I hired a contractor to do the digging? A: It’s worth confirming your contractor is including it in the plan, and making sure lines are located before any digging begins! Safe digging is a shared responsibility.

The 2025 Annual Report is here! Take a look back at 2025 and find out what’s in store for 2026. Learn more at gopherstateonecall.org/news-events/20…

DON’T mind your own beeswax to bee a good neighbor. 👀🐝 If you see someone digging and there’s no paint or flags around their dig site, it’s worth a quick check-in:“Hey! Did you contact 811?” A friendly heads-up can prevent a dangerous utility hit and keep everyone safe. 🌼

Have a Super MAR10 Day! In games, jumping into a green pipe can be fun. In real life, hitting a pipe while digging is more like “GAME OVER.” Set yourself up for a great digging adventure by contacting 811 first.

DIRT Report Spotlight: Nearly 1 in 4 damaged utilities could likely have been avoided with one simple step: contact 811. Read more safety insights at dirt.commongroundalliance.com.

The 2026 GSOC Damage Prevention Meetings are happening now. These meetings are your chance to stay up to date on safe digging practices and *new tools* like automated marking instructions, electronic white lining and ticket talk. Join the conversation: gopherstateonecall.org/events

We may spring our clocks forward on March 8, but be sure NOT to spring into action on your digging project before submitting a locate request ticket and waiting the appropriate amount of time! Go to our website to file a locate request or to get more information. #springforward

GSOC is sponsoring the @sominnesota at the @PlungeMN a day of icy water, warm hearts, and big impact on 3.7 at #LakeNokomis. Every dollar raised helps provide year-round training and services to athletes of all abilities. plungemn.org/events/minneap… #PlungeMN #PolarPlunge #SOMN #GSOC

Are you starting a project, like installing a mailbox? 811 requires advance notice before you break ground, so underground utility owners have time to mark their lines *before* the digging begins. Plan ahead, stay safe, and always contact 811 before digging! #SafetyFirst

Did you know? On average, soil is 45% mineral, 25% air, 25% water, and 5% organic matter. There’s also a complex network of millions of underground utilities. Taking steps to protect these underground utilities is always 100% the right choice. #FunFact

Paint and flags indicate underground utilities have been marked. These markings guide safe excavation and help prevent costly damage. Respect the marks. Dig carefully. #UtilityMarkings #ExcavationSafety

Underground utility lines are often shallower than expected. Even small projects like planting shrubs or installing mailboxes can cause service interruptions. Do not guess. Contact 811 first. #UtilitySafety #DamagePrevention