 The national 811 toll-free telephone number should be used by anyone
prior to digging so that underground pipelines and other utilities
can be marked and thus avoided during construction, landscaping and
other excavation projects.In recognition of the five-year
anniversary of the 811 program, LaHood unveiled national TV and
radio public service announcements reminding the public to "Avoid a
Grimm Situation -- Call 811 Before You Dig." The announcements also
recognize advocates and retailers for their efforts to raise
awareness of the program. (See
http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=db_BtTdrWrI..)
Together with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation is engaging in
a national education campaign promoting safe digging practices to
prevent injuries and deaths associated with incidents from
pipelines. There are 2.5 million miles of pipeline in our nation,
and one-third of major pipeline accidents are caused by someone
digging and hitting a pipeline by mistake, which can be fatal. For
further info go to
http://phmsa.dot.gov/pipeline/.
[Text from file received from the
Logan County Emergency Management Agency]
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