Black Hills Energy Reminds Customers to Call 811 Before Spring Projects During National Safe Digging Month

Black Hills Energy Reminds Customers to Call 811 Before Spring Projects During National Safe Digging Month
 
As spring weather returns and outdoor projects pick up, Black Hills Energy is reminding homeowners, contractors, and weekend DIYers to contact 811 before starting any digging project—large or small—during National Safe Digging Month this April.
 
Many people don’t realize that utilities may be buried just a few inches below the surface, putting them at risk of hitting a gas, electric, or communication line even during simple tasks like planting flowers or installing a mailbox. Black Hills Energy emphasizes that safety is in everyone’s hands: every dig, every time.
Black Hills Energy encourages community members to:

• Contact 811 before starting any project that involves moving dirt
• Wait for marks to be completed
• Respect the marks and dig with care
• Share the message with friends, families, and neighbors